[n] a railway line connected to a trunk line
[n] 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"
[n] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
[n] tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
[n] any pointed projection
[v] goad with spurs, as of horses when riding
[v] equip with spurs; "spur horses"
[v] strike with a spur
[v] give heart or courage to
[v] incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research"
Synonyms
branch line, gad, goad, goad, goading, prod, prodding, spine, spur track, spurring, urging