spur
6 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #16,777
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
verb
give heart or courage to
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/spˈɝː/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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