spur – English-Русский Translations in WikDict

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spur noun /speː/ , /spøː/ , /spɛː/ , /spɜː(ɹ)/ , /spɜː/ , /spɝ/ , /spʌr/
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.	шпо́ра, шпора
(geology) A mountain that shoots from another mountain or range and extends some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.	отрог
(figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.	сти́мул

spur verb /speː/ , /spøː/ , /spɛː/ , /spɜː(ɹ)/ , /spɜː/ , /spɝ/ , /spʌr/
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object	побужда́ть, подгоня́ть
(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.	пришпо́ривать, пришпо́рить

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