1. plural of cockspur; sharp spurs on the legs of roosters used for fighting
2. plural of cockspur; thorny North American hawthorn trees with long sharp spines
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The rooster’s cockspurs were trimmed for safety.
• Fighting cocks develop sharp cockspurs naturally.
• The cockspurs along the fence line bloomed white in spring.
• Cockspurs are common in eastern woodlands.
• The thorny cockspurs made walking through the thicket difficult.
• Farmers often plant cockspurs as natural barriers.