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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.
  • An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.
  • 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.
 kannus
  • Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
 haara
  • (geology) A mountain that shoots from another mountain or range and extends some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
 haarake
  • Roots, tree roots.
 juuret, juuristo
  • (figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
 kannustin
  • A jab given with the spurs.
 kannustus
  • (rail transport) A very short branch line of a railway line.
 sivuraide
  • Ergotized rye or other grain.
 torajyvävilja

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.
 kannustaa, varustaa kannuksilla
  • (transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
 kannustaa, varustaa kannuksilla, yllyttää
  • (transitive) To put spurs on.
 varustaa kannuksilla

spur noun

  /spɜː/ , /spɝ/
  • The track of an animal, such as an otter; a spoor.
 jäljet, jälki
spur-winged goose
kynsihanhi
Spur-winged Goose
kynsihanhi
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