#1 spur n. [goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spurring] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves". wn
#2 spur v. incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research". wn
#3 spur v. [goad] give heart or courage to. wn
#4 spur n. [spine, acantha] any sharply pointed projection. wn
#5 spur n. tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers. wn
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