spurred

noun

a railway line connected to a trunk line

a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward

tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

any sharply pointed projection

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

verb

equip with spurs

goad with spurs

strike with a spur

give heart or courage to

incite or stimulate

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