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