spur

Noun

spur noun

1. A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
2. A jab given with the spurs.
3. Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
4. An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.

spur noun

1. A tern.

spur noun

1. A spurious tone, one that interferes with a signal in a circuit and is often masked underneath that signal.

spur noun

1. The track of an animal, such as an otter; a spoor.

Verb

spur verb

1. To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
2. To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
3. To put spurs on.“to spur boots”
4. To press forward; to travel in great haste.

spur verb

1. To ask, to inquire