A Quick and Simple Dictionary

Spur

1. Noun.  (soccer) someone connected with Tottenham Hotspur FC, as a fan, player, coach etc.
2. Noun.  A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.^W.
3. Noun.  Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does to a horse.
4. Noun.  An appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster.
5. Noun.  Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
6. Noun.  Roots, tree roots.
7. Noun.  (slang) Fan or member of Tottenham Hotspur FC.
8. Verb.  To prod (''esp.'' a horse) in the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
9. Verb.  To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive.
10. Verb.  To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot.