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Spur 1

Definition: A sparrow.

Spur 2

Definition: A tern.

Spur 3

Definition: An implement secured to the heel, or above the heel, of a horseman, to urge the horse by its pressure. Modern spurs have a small wheel, or rowel, with short points. Spurs were the badge of knighthood.

Spur 4

Definition: That which goads to action; an incitement.

Spur 5

Definition: Something that projects; a snag.

Spur 6

Definition: One of the large or principal roots of a tree.

Spur 7

Definition: A mountain that shoots from any other mountain, or range of mountains, and extends to some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.

Spur 8

Definition: A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale, to strip off the blubber.

Spur 9

Definition: A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut.

Spur 10

Definition: The short wooden buttress of a post.

Spur 11

Definition: A projection from the round base of a column, occupying the angle of a square plinth upon which the base rests, or bringing the bottom bed of the base to a nearly square form. It is generally carved in leafage.

Spur 12

Definition: Any projecting appendage of a flower looking like a spur.

Spur 13

Definition: Ergotized rye or other grain.

Spur 14

Definition: A wall that crosses a part of a rampart and joins to an inner wall.

Spur 15

Definition: A curved piece of timber serving as a half to support the deck where a whole beam can not be placed.

Spur 16

Definition: To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse.

Spur 17

Definition: To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive.

Spur 18

Definition: To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot.

spur 19

Definition: a railway line connected to a trunk line

spur 20

Definition: a sharp prod fixed to a rider''s heel and used to urge a horse onward; "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"

spur 21

Definition: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

spur 22

Definition: tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

spur 23

Definition: any pointed projection

spur 24

Definition: goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse"

spur 25

Definition: equip with spurs; "spur horses"

spur 26

Definition: strike with a spur

spur 27

Definition: give heart or courage to

spur 28

Definition: incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research"

 

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