Definitions for spurring



Overview of noun spurring

The noun spurring has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring

(a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves")


Overview of verb spur

The verb spur has 5 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (2) spur

(incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research")

2. (2) spur, goad

(give heart or courage to)

3. (1) spur

(strike with a spur)

4. (1) spur

(goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse")

5. spur

(equip with spurs; "spur horses")

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