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SPURS

(noun, verb)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Spurs.

Spurs - as a noun

A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Example: "The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goad6goading10prodding13spurring11urging8

Any sharply pointed projection

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acantha12spine7

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

Example: "Cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gad5

A railway line connected to a trunk line

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
branch linespur track
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4rail linerailway line
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spurs - as a verb

Incite or stimulate

Example: "The academy was formed to spur research"

Give heart or courage to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goad6

Strike with a spur

Goad with spurs

Example: "The rider spurred his horse"

Equip with spurs

Example: "Spur horses"

Example Sentences

"He wore spurs on his boots to signal his presence."
"The cowboy's spurs jingled as he walked."
"She used spurs to urge her horse to go faster."
"The knight's shiny silver spurs caught the sunlight."
"The hiker's spurs helped her maintain traction on the steep trail."
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Word Game Points

Is SPURS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spurs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPURS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SPURS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spurs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPURS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SPURS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spurs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPURS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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