spur

spur

 (spûr)

n.

1. A short spike or spiked wheel that attaches to the heel of a rider's boot and is used to urge a horse forward.

2. An incentive: a spur to action.

3. A spurlike attachment or projection, as:

a. A spinelike process on the leg of some birds.

b. A climbing iron; a crampon.

c. A gaff attached to the leg of a gamecock.

d. A short or stunted branch of a tree.

e. A bony outgrowth or protuberance.

4. A lateral ridge projecting from a mountain or mountain range.

5. An oblique reinforcing prop or stay of timber or masonry.

6. Botany A tubular or saclike extension of the corolla or calyx of a flower, as in a columbine or larkspur.

7. An ergot growing on rye.

8. A spur track.

v. spurred, spur·ring, spurs

v.tr.

1. To urge (a horse) on by the use of spurs.

2. To incite or stimulate: "A business tax cut is needed to spur industrial investment" (New York Times).

v.intr.

To ride quickly by spurring a horse.

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[Middle English spure, from Old English spura; see sperə- in Indo-European roots.]

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spur

(spɜː)

n

1. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a pointed device or sharp spiked wheel fixed to the heel of a rider's boot to enable him to urge his horse on

2. anything serving to urge or encourage: the increase in salary was a spur to their production.

3. (Zoology) a sharp horny projection from the leg just above the claws in male birds, such as the domestic cock

4. (Zoology) a pointed process in any of various animals; calcar

5. (Botany) a tubular extension at the base of the corolla in flowers such as larkspur

6. (Botany) a short or stunted branch of a tree

7. (Physical Geography) a ridge projecting laterally from a mountain or mountain range

8. (Building) a wooden prop or a masonry reinforcing pier

9. (Civil Engineering) another name for groyne

10. (Railways) Also called: spur track a railway branch line or siding

11. (Automotive Engineering) a short side road leading off a main road: a motorway spur.

12. (Individual Sports, other than specified) a sharp cutting instrument attached to the leg of a gamecock

13. on the spur of the moment on impulse

14. (Historical Terms) history to earn knighthood

15. to prove one's ability; gain distinction

vb, spurs, spurring or spurred

16. (tr) to goad or urge with or as if with spurs

17. (intr) to go or ride quickly; press on

18. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) (tr) to injure or strike with a spur

19. (Individual Sports, other than specified) (tr) to injure or strike with a spur

20. (tr) to provide with a spur or spurs

[Old English spura; related to Old Norse spori, Old High German sporo]

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spur

(spɜr)

n., v. spurred, spur•ring. n.

1. a U-shaped device fitted with a pointed projection, secured to the heel of a boot, and used by a rider to urge a horse forward.

2. something that goads to action.

3. climbing iron.

4. a stiff, usu. sharp, horny process on the leg of various birds, esp. the domestic rooster, or on the bend of the wing, as in jacanas and screamers.

5. an abnormal bony growth or projection.

6. a gaff fastened to the leg of a gamecock.

7. a ridge or line of elevation projecting from or subordinate to the main body of a mountain or mountain range.

8. a short or stunted branch or shoot, as of a tree.

9.

a. a slender, usu. hollow projection from some part of a flower.

b. a short shoot bearing flowers.

10. Archit.

a. a short wooden brace for strengthening a post or other part.

b. any offset from a wall, as a buttress.

11. a short branch track leading from the main track.

v.t.

12. to prick with or as if with a spur or spurs; incite or urge on.

13. to furnish with spurs or a spur.

v.i.

14. to goad or urge one's horse with spurs.

15. to proceed hurriedly; press forward.

Idioms:

1. on the spur of the moment, impulsively; suddenly.

2. win one's spurs, to achieve distinction or success for the first time.

[before 900; Old English spura, c. Old Saxon, Old High German sporo, Old Norse spori spur; akin to spurn]

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spur

Past participle: spurred
Gerund: spurring

Imperative

spur

spur

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spur

A short stubby branch on fruit trees that produces flowers and subsequently fruit.

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	spur - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" goading, prod, prodding, spurring, urging, goad encouragement - the expression of approval and support
	2.	spur - any sharply pointed projection acantha, spine projection - any solid convex shape that juts out from something
	3.	spur - tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers plant process, enation - a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
	4.	spur - 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" gad boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg goad, prod - a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion rowel - a small spiked wheel at the end of a spur
	5.	spur - a railway line connected to a trunk line branch line, spur track rail line, railway line, line - the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed loop-line - a railway branch line that branches from the trunk line and then rejoins it later on
Verb	1.	spur - incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research" encourage, promote, further, boost, advance - contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
	2.	spur - give heart or courage to goad encourage - inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
	3.	spur - strike with a spur strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead"
	4.	spur - goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse" goad - urge with or as if with a goad
	5.	spur - equip with spurs; "spur horses" equip, fit out, outfit, fit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"

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spur

verb

1. incite, drive, prompt, press, urge, stimulate, animate, prod, prick, goad, impel His friend's plight had spurred him into taking part.

noun

1. stimulus, incentive, impetus, motive, impulse, inducement, incitement, kick up the backside (informal) Redundancy is the spur for many to embark on new careers.

2. projection, spike, protuberance, protrusion An X-ray might show a small spur of bone at the site of your pain.

on the spur of the moment on impulse, without thinking, impulsively, on the spot, impromptu, unthinkingly, without planning, impetuously, unpremeditatedly They admitted they had taken a vehicle on the spur of the moment.

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

spur

noun

Something that causes and encourages a given response:

encouragement, fillip, impetus, impulse, incentive, inducement, motivation, prod, push, stimulant, stimulation, stimulator, stimulus.

verb

To stir to action or feeling:

egg on, excite, foment, galvanize, goad, impel, incite, inflame, inspire, instigate, motivate, move, pique, prick, prod, prompt, propel, provoke, set off, stimulate, touch off, trigger, work up.

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Translations

حافِزمِهْماز

ostruhabič

incitamentspore

SpornAnspornanspornenRamme

σπιρούνι

espuela

kannuskannustaakannustinyllyttää

éperoninciteraiguillon

ösztökéléssarkantyú

hvati, örvunspori

speronespronarespronesu due piediguadarsi i galloni

paragintipentinas

pamudinājumspiesis

aansporenspoor

ansporing

шпора

ostroha

ostroga

mahmuzteşvik edici şey

策励踢马刺

spur

[spɜːʳ]

A. N

1. (for horse riding) → espuela f
to win one's spurs → pasar pruebas

2. [of cock] → espolón m

3. (fig) → estímulo m, aguijón m
the spur of hunger → el aguijón del hambre
it will be a spur to further progress → servirá de estímulo or acicate al progreso
on the spur of the moment → sin pensar
it was a spur of the moment decision → fue una decisión tomada al instante

4. (Geog) [of mountain, hill] → espolón m

5. (Rail) → ramal m corto

B. VT (also spur on) [+ horse] → espolear, picar con las espuelas (fig) to spur sb (on) to do sth → incitar a algn a hacer algo
this spurred him on to greater efforts → esto lo animó a hacer mayores esfuerzos
spurred on by greed → bajo el aguijón de la codicia

C. CPD spur gear N → rueda f dentada recta
spur wheel N → engranaje m cilíndrico

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

spur

[ˈspɜː^r]

n

(on boot) → éperon m
to win one's spurs, to earn one's spurs (fig) → faire ses preuves

(= stimulus) → aiguillon m

(on hill, mountain) → éperon m

on the spur of the moment (= on impulse) → sous l'impulsion du moment

vt

[+ horse] → éperonner

(= encourage) to spur sb to do sth → inciter qn à faire qch, pousser qn à faire qch

spur on

vt sep (= encourage) → aiguillonner

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

spur

n

→ Sporn m; (fig) → Ansporn m, → Antrieb m → (to für); he urged the horse on with his spurs → er gab dem Pferd die Sporen; to win or earn one’s spurs (fig) → sich (dat) → die Sporen verdienen; this might act as a spur to the players → das könnte ein Ansporn für die Spieler sein; this was a new spur to his ambition → das gab seinem Ehrgeiz neuen Antrieb or Ansporn

on the spur of the moment → ganz spontan; a spur-of-the-moment decision → ein spontaner Entschluss

(Geog) → Vorsprung m

(Zool) → Sporn m

(Rail) → Nebengleis nt, → Rangiergleis nt

vt

horse → die Sporen geben (+dat)

(= urge on: also spur on) → (vorwärts)treiben, vorantreiben; (fig) → anspornen; spurred (on) by greed/ambition → von Habgier/vom Ehrgeiz getrieben

vi (also spur on) → galoppieren, sprengen (dated)

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spur

:

spur track

n (Rail) → Nebengleis nt, → Rangiergleis nt

spur wheel

n → Stirnrad nt

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

spur

[spɜːʳ]

1. n (also) (Geog) → sperone m (fig) → sprone m
on the spur of the moment → su due piedi, d'impulso

2. vt (also spur on) (horse) (fig) → spronare
to spur sb on to do sth → spronare qn a fare qc

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

spur

(spəː) noun

1. a small instrument with a sharp point or points that a rider wears on his heels and digs into the horse's sides to make it go faster. spoor مِهْماز шпора espora ostruha der Sporn spore σπιρούνι kannus مهميز kannus éperon דוֹרבָן महमेज ostruga, mamuza sarkantyú taji spori sperone, sprone 拍車 박차 pentinas piesis taji spoorspore ostroga espora pinten шпора ostroha ostroga mamuza sporre เดือยสวมที่ส้นรองเท้า mahmuz 踢馬刺 шпора ایڑ، مہمیز، گھڑ سوار کی ایڑی پر چڑھی ہوئی گھرنی یا کیل đinh thúc ngựa 踢马刺

2. anything that urges a person to make greater efforts. He was driven on by the spur of ambition. aansporing حافِز стимул incentivo bič der Sporn incitament κίνητρο kannustus محرك kannustin aiguillonתמריץ प्रेरणा, प्रेरक poticaj, pobuda ösztökélés pacu hvati, örvun sprone, stimolo 刺激 자극 paskata pamudinājums pacu aansporingspore, ansporingzachęta, impuls aguilhão îndemn стимул; побуждение vzpruha, popud spodbuda podstrek sporre สิ่งกระตุ้น teşvik edici şey 激勵 стимул, спонука کوشش کا جذبہ sự thúc đẩy 策励

on the spur of the moment

suddenly; without previous planning. We decided to go to Paris on the spur of the moment. skielik, sonder beplanning إرْتِجالا، بِدون إعْداد спонтанно de um momento para o outro z okamžitého popudu einer Eingebung des Augenblicks folgend efter en pludselig indskydelse ξαφνικά, στα καλά καθούμενα jalamaid, ette plaanimata به اقتضاي وقت hetken mielijohteesta sous l'impulsion du moment מִתוֹך דָחַף רִגעִי तत्काल bez promišljanja, impulzivno a pillanat hatása alatt tiba-tiba fyrirvaralaust (d'impulso), (lì per lì) 時のはずみで 갑자기 netikėtai, šovus į galvą acumirklī; tajā pašā brīdī tiba-tiba in een opwelling på stående fot pod wpływem nagłego impulsu dum momento para o outro sub impulsul mo­mentului экспромтом z momentálneho popudu po trenutnem navdihu impulsivno utan närmare eftertanke, spontant อย่างทันที önceden tasarlamadan 一時衝動 експромтом, відразу اچانک do sự thôi thúc của tình thế 一时冲动

spur on

to urge a horse to go faster, using spurs, or a person to make greater efforts. He spurred his horse on; The thought of the prize spurred her on. aanhits يَنْخُس، يَحُث подтиквам estimular popohánět anspornen sætte sporene i; anspore κεντρίζω, παρακινώ ergutama, kannustama انگيزه دادن kannustaa éperonner לְדַרבֵּן किसी को प्रेरित करना podbosti, poticati biztat, sarkall memacu keyra sporum; hvetja, eggja spronare かり立てる 박차를 가하다 (pa)raginti, (pa)skatinti []mudināt; []steidzināt memacu aansporensette sporene ipopędzać, zachęcać estimular a îndemna, a încuraja пришпоривать; побуждать popohnať spodbujati podstaći sporra กระตุ้นให้วิ่งเร็วขึ้น mahmuzlamak 用驅策，激勵 пришпорювати; спонукати گھوڑے کو تیز بھگانا phi nhanh, nỗ lực đặc biệt 用驱策，激励

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spur

n. espolón, protuberancia esp. de un hueso;

calcaneal ___ → ___ calcáneo.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

spur

n (ortho) espolón m; bone — espolón óseo; calcaneal — (form), heel — espolón calcáneo (form), espolón en el talón

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