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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.

To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.

To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object

To put spurs on.

Example: to spur boots

To press forward; to travel in great haste.

A tern.

A spurious tone, one that interferes with a signal in a circuit and is often masked underneath that signal.

The track of an animal, such as an otter; a spoor.

To ask, to inquire