Spur (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers.
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Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Any sharply pointed projection.
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Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 3
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".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A railway line connected to a trunk line.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.