SPUR

(noun) a railway line connected to a trunk line
synonyms : branch line , spur track
(noun) a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
"cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"
synonyms : gad
(noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
synonyms : goad , goading , prod , prodding , spurring , urging
the threat of skin cancer—not to mention the prospect of wrinkles—should be sufficient goad for using sunscreen -added by nithi
(noun) tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
(noun) any sharply pointed projection
synonyms : acantha , spine
(verb) goad with spurs
"the rider spurred his horse"
(verb) equip with spurs
"spur horses"
(verb) strike with a spur
(verb) give heart or courage to
synonyms : goad
(verb) incite or stimulate
"The Academy was formed to spur research"

Mnemonics for spur

(Tag: tech) spur gear is spiked wheel that is used in gear of automobiles, which ENCOURAGES the wheel to move forward
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(Tag: ) spur means leg. Kick with the leg to push someone front. A child uses leg to move forward by kicking its leg against a any base.
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