Definition of spur

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Spur (n.) A projection from the round base of a column, occupying the angle of a square plinth upon which the base rests, or bringing the bottom bed of the base to a nearly square form. It is generally carved in leafage..

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Adulterous :: Adulterous (a.) Characterized by adulteration; spurious.
Tampoe :: Tampoe (n.) The edible fruit of an East Indian tree (Baccaurea Malayana) of the Spurge family. It somewhat resembles an apple.
Extemporaneous :: Extemporaneous (a.) Composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment, or without previous study; unpremeditated; off-hand; extempore; extemporary; as, an extemporaneous address or production..
Spurt :: Spurting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spur.
Jacana :: "Jacana (n.) Any of several wading birds belonging to the genus Jacana and several allied genera, all of which have spurs on the wings. They are able to run about over floating water weeds by means of their very long, spreading toes. Called also surgeon bird..
Conspurcation :: Conspurcation (n.) The act of defiling; defilement; pollution.
Counterfort :: Counterfort (n.) A spur or projection of a mountain.
Spurring :: Spurred (imp. & p. p.) of Spu.
Spurrier :: Spurrey (n.) See Spurry.
Spurted :: Spurt (n.) A sudden and energetic effort, as in an emergency; an increased exertion for a brief space..
Legitimate :: Legitimate (a.) Authorized; real; genuine; not false, counterfeit, or spurious; as, legitimate poems of Chaucer; legitimate inscriptions..
Prick :: Prick (v. i.) To spur onward; to ride on horseback.
Spurge :: Spurgall (v. t.) To gall or wound with a spur.
Spurgall :: Spur (v. i.) To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit..
Spurred :: Spurred (a.) Wearing spurs; furnished with a spur or spurs; having shoots like spurs.
Spurling-line :: Spurling (n.) A tern.
Spur :: Spurring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spu.
Spurn :: Spurn (v. i.) To manifest disdain in rejecting anything; to make contemptuous opposition or resistance.
Spur :: Spur (n.) One of the large or principal roots of a tree.
Burst :: Burst (n.) Any brief, violent exertion or effort; a spurt; as, a burst of speed..
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