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spur noun

  /spɜː/ , /spɝ/
  • A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
 espuela
  • An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.
  • (geology) A mountain that shoots from another mountain or range and extends some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
  • A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale to strip off the blubber.
 espolón
  • (figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
 espuela, acicate, incentivo
  • Roots, tree roots.
 alcurnia
  • Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
 conexión, extensión, prolongación
  • A jab given with the spurs.
 espolada, espolazo
  • (carpentry) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, such as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut.
 puntal

spur noun

  /spɜː/ , /spɝ/
  • The track of an animal, such as an otter; a spoor.
 rastro

spur verb

  /spɜː/ , /spɝ/
  • (transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
 espolear, acicatear, espolonear
  • (transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
 espolear, animar, estimular, incentivar, incitar, motivar
spur cell
acantocito
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