spur

nouns

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging
any sharply pointed projection
acantha, spine, spur
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
spur
is a type of (narrower)
a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
enation, plant process
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, spur
a railway line connected to a trunk line
branch line, spur, spur track

verbs

incite or stimulate
"The Academy was formed to spur research"
spur
is derived from
spurring
is a type of (narrower)
contribute to the progress or growth of
"I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
advance, boost, encourage, further, promote
give heart or courage to
goad, spur
strike with a spur
spur
entails
cause injuries or bodily harm to
injure, wound
is a type of (narrower)
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"
strike
goad with spurs
"the rider spurred his horse"
spur
is a type of (narrower)
urge with or as if with a goad
goad
equip with spurs
"spur horses"
spur
is a type of (narrower)
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
equip, fit, fit out, outfit