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spur

UK
/spɜː/
US
/spɜr/

Translations

spurnoun
spurs
pl
UK
/spɜː/
US
/spɜr/
The cowboy's boots were equipped with spurs to help control his horse.
Les bottes du cow-boy étaient équipées d’éperons pour l’aider à contrôler son cheval.
ergotChez certains oiseaux et animaux, pour le combat ou la défense.
The rooster’s spur left a deep scratch on his arm.
L’ergot du coq lui a laissé une profonde éraflure sur le bras.
embranchementSe dit d’une route ou d’une voie ferrée secondaire qui part de la principale.
The new industrial park is connected to the main highway by a spur road.
La nouvelle zone industrielle est reliée à l’autoroute principale par un embranchement routier.
The promise of a bonus acted as a spur for the employees to increase their productivity.
La promesse d’une prime a servi d’incitation aux employés à augmenter leur productivité.
Synonyms
incitement
impetus
catalyst
incentive
motivation
stimulus
spurverb
spurred
Past Simple
spurred
Past Participle
spurring
Gerund
UK
/spɜː/
US
/spɜr/
éperonnerEn parlant d’un cheval ou d’un animal monté.
She spurred her horse and galloped across the field.
Elle a éperonné son cheval et a galopé à travers le champ.
inciterSens général : pousser à agir ou à progresser.
The coach's motivational speech spurred the team to victory.
Le discours motivant de l’entraîneur a incité l’équipe à la victoire.
Synonyms
urge
motivate
drive
inspire
provoke
promote
encourage
stimulate
spuradjective
UK
/spɜː/
US
/spɝː/
Used attributively to modify nouns meaning ‘branching’ or ‘subsidiary’ (e.g., spur road).
secondaireSe dit d’une voie, d’une ligne ou d’une structure qui part d’un axe principal.
The factory is served by a spur railway line.
L’usine est desservie par une ligne de chemin de fer secondaire.
Synonyms
sudden
impulsive
spontaneous
momentary
abrupt
impromptu
instinctive

Definitions

spurnoun
A device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward.
The cowboy's boots were equipped with spurs to help control his horse.
A thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive.
The promise of a bonus acted as a spur for the employees to increase their productivity.
A projection from a mountain or mountain range.
The hikers set up camp on a spur overlooking the valley.
A short branch road or railway line.
The new industrial park is connected to the main highway by a spur road.
A sharp, pointed growth on a plant, especially a modified leaf or stem.
The rose bush had several spurs that needed to be pruned.
A sharp, horny outgrowth on the leg of certain birds or other animals, used in fighting or defense.
The rooster’s spur left a deep scratch on his arm.
spurverb
To urge or encourage someone to do something.
The coach's motivational speech spurred the team to victory.
To stimulate or incite a particular action or process.
The new policy is expected to spur economic growth in the region.
To urge a horse (or other riding animal) forward by pressing it with spurs.
She spurred her horse and galloped across the field.
spuradjective
Branching off from a main route, line, or structure; secondary or subsidiary.
The factory is served by a spur railway line.
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