spurring — spÉœr /spÉœË n. sharp device attached to a boot for goading a horse on; something that impels, stimulus; sharp spike used in cockfighting; shoot of a plant; something resembling a spur v. stimulate, urge; encourage a horse to move faster by… … English contemporary dictionary
spurring on — pushing, urging, goading … English contemporary dictionary
spurring — noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves • Syn: ↑goad, ↑goading, ↑prod, ↑prodding, ↑urging, ↑spur • Derivationally related forms … Useful english dictionary
Spur — Spur, v. i. To spur on one s horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit. Now spurs the lated traveler. Shak. [1913 Webster] The Parthians shall be there, And, spurring from the fight, confess their… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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