spur, n.
(spurs)
freq. cnt. 7
(spurs)
freq. cnt. 7
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
goad goading prod prodding spur spurring urging
sample sentences
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
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a railway line connected to a trunk line
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
branch line spur spur track
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
gad spur
sample sentences
"cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
<noun.plant> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
spur
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any sharply pointed projection
<noun.shape> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
acantha spine spur
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