spurs

Meanings

• Noun

  A sharp point or projection used to urge on a horse or other animal.

  - "The cowboy used his spurs to get his horse moving."
  - "The horse shied at the sound of the rider's spurs."

• Verb

  To urge on or encourage someone or something, especially by using spurs.

  - "The coach spurred on his team to victory."
  - "The sales manager spurred her team to meet their targets."

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Synonyms

drive , impel , incite , instigate , stimulate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spurs
curves , peruses , rehearses

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Variants

List of all variants of spurs that leads to same result
on the spur of the moment , spur , spurs , spurred , spurring , earn her spurs , earn his spurs , earn one's spurs , earn their spurs , win her spurs , win his spurs , win one's spurs , win their spurs , win/earn one's spurs , bone spur , bone spurs

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Etymology

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Old English spor 'spur, mark', related to spurnan 'to tread on, trample'.

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Trivia

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1. Spurs were originally made from animal bones or sharpened pieces of metal.

2. The oldest known spurs date back to around 1500 BC and were found in Egypt.

3. Some modern spurs are made from plastic or other synthetic materials.

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Related Concepts

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1. stirrups: A pair of metal or leather footrests attached to the saddle of a horse, allowing the rider to rest his or her feet during riding.

2. bit and bridle: Equipment used to control a horse by means of a bit in its mouth and reins attached to it.

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Culture

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In Western literature and art, spurs are often associated with the image of the cowboy or horseman. They are also used symbolically to represent urgency, drive, or motivation.

How to Memorize "spurs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cowboy riding a horse, urging it on with his spurs.
   - Visualize the sharp points of the spurs digging into the horse's sides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spurs' with the image of a cowboy or horseman.
   - Think of the sound of spurs jingling as a cowboy rides into town.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Spurs on a horse, drive it fast and far'
   - Use the acronym S-P-U-R-S to remember the definition: Spurs are points used to urge on a horse.

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