noun
- pointed metal devices worn on a rider’s heels to urge a horse forward
- things that encourage or stimulate action or development
- projecting ridges or peaks extending from a mountain range
Usage: geography
verb
- urges or encourages someone to take action
- urges a horse forward using spurs
Examples
- The cowboy’s silver spurs jingled as he walked.
- Economic incentives can act as spurs to innovation.
- The mountain spurs created dramatic valleys below.
- Competition spurs athletes to perform their best.
- She spurred her horse into a gallop.
- The deadline spurs us to work more efficiently.
- Rocky spurs jutted out from the main ridge.
- He gently spurred his mount up the steep trail.