Spur (8 synonym found)

Spur has 8 synonyms. The top synonyms for Spur are goad, prod, enation, line, projection, encouragement, plant process, railway line. Another word for Spur is goad. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for Spur?

A common synonym for Spur is goad. Other synonyms include prod, enation, line, projection.

How many synonyms does Spur have?

Spur has 8 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does Spur mean?

(n): a rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for purpose of prodding a horse.

Definition of Spur:

(n) : a rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.W; anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does to a horse
"1598: Lives he, good uncle? Thrice within this hour I saw him down; thrice up again, and fighting; From helmet to the spur all blood he was. — William Shakespeare, Henry V, Act IV, Scene VI, line 4."
(v) : to prod (esp. a horse) in the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig; 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
"1599: My desire (More sharp than filed steel) did spur me forth... — William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act III, Scene IV, line 4."
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Definition of Spur:

(n) : a rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.W; anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does to a horse
"1598: Lives he, good uncle? Thrice within this hour I saw him down; thrice up again, and fighting; From helmet to the spur all blood he was. — William Shakespeare, Henry V, Act IV, Scene VI, line 4."
(v) : to prod (esp. a horse) in the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig; 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
"1599: My desire (More sharp than filed steel) did spur me forth... — William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act III, Scene IV, line 4."
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