spur - noun

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

any sharply pointed projection

tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

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

a railway line connected to a trunk line

spur - verb

• incite or stimulate
• give heart or courage to
• strike with a spur
• goad with spurs
• equip with spurs

spur - thesaurus

acantha   gad   goad   goading   prod   prodding   spine   spurring   urging