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spur

UK
/spɜː/
US
/spɜr/

Translations

spurnoun
spurs
pl
UK
/spɜː/
US
/spɜr/
The cowboy's boot had a shiny spur attached to it.
На ботинке ковбоя была прикреплена блестящая шпора.
The mountain spur jutted out into the valley.
Горный отрог выступал в долину.
The promise of a bonus was a spur for the employees to work harder.
Обещание бонуса было побуждением для сотрудников работать усерднее.
Additional translations
шпилька
стимул
Synonyms
incitement
stimulus
impetus
catalyst
incentive
motivation
spurverb
spurred
Past Simple
spurred
Past Participle
spurring
Gerund
UK
/spɜː/
US
/spɜr/
The government plans to spur economic growth with new policies.
Правительство планирует стимулировать экономический рост новыми мерами.
The success of the project spurred him to take on more challenges.
Успех проекта подстегнул его взяться за новые задачи.
The coach's words spurred the team to victory.
Слова тренера побудили команду к победе.
Additional translations
побуждать к действию
подгонять
ускорять
Synonyms
inspire
provoke
promote
encourage
stimulate
urge
motivate
drive
spuradjective
UK
/spɜː/
US
/spɝː/
Used attributively to modify nouns meaning ‘branching’ or ‘subsidiary’ (e.g., spur road).
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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