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spur
noun
verb
a railway line connected to a trunk line
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- PU
- Scrabble score
- 6
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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noun
a railway line connected to a trunk line
noun
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”
noun
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
“the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”
noun
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
noun
any sharply pointed projection
verb
goad with spurs
“the rider spurred his horse”
verb
equip with spurs
“spur horses”
verb
strike with a spur
verb
give heart or courage to
verb
incite or stimulate
“The Academy was formed to spur research”
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Example Sentences
cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on
the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
the rider spurred his horse
spur horses
The Academy was formed to spur research
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