spur :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

n. 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"

n. tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

n. any sharply pointed projection

n. any sharply pointed projection

n. a railway line connected to a trunk line

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

v. incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research"

v. goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse"

v. equip with spurs; "spur horses"

v. strike with a spur

v. give heart or courage to

n. a positive motivational influence

v. urge on; cause to act; "They other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"

v. exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot"

v. press against forcefully without moving; "she pushed against the wall with all her strength"

v. goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"

v. force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"

v. give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"

v. push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"

v. provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"

v. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"

v. press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"

v. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged