A device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward. noun
The cowboy used his spur to encourage the horse to move faster.
She admired the intricate design of the silver spur on his boot.
A thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive. noun
The promise of a bonus served as a spur for the employees to work harder.
The threat of losing his job was a spur to improve his performance.
A projection from a mountain or mountain range. noun
The hikers set up camp on a spur overlooking the valley.
The spur provided a perfect vantage point to view the surrounding landscape.
A short branch road or railway line. noun
The new spur line will connect the town to the main railway network.
They took the spur road to reach the remote village.
To urge (a horse) forward by digging one's spurs into its sides. verb
He spurred the horse into a gallop.
She spurred her mount to leap over the fence.
To give an incentive or encouragement to someone. verb
The coach's motivational speech spurred the team to victory.
The success of his first novel spurred him to write a sequel.