How to Spell spur
spur
//spɜː//
spur - noun
- A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
- A jab given with the spurs.
- Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
- An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.
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Usage examples
A spur is a pointed device worn on a cowboy's heel, or it can mean to encourage someone to do something faster.
spur - thesaurus
Synonyms: drive, impel, incite, instigate, stimulate
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Letter Values
S
22
P
17
U
21
R
21
Common misspellings
spur, spurr, spure
Word family
spur, spurs, spurred, spurring