spur
     n 1: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something;
          "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" [syn: {goad},
           {goading}, {prod}, {prodding}, {urging}, {spurring}]
     2: any pointed projection [syn: {spine}]
     3: tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
     4: a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a
        horse onward; "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs
        on" [syn: {gad}]
     5: a railway line connected to a trunk line [syn: {branch line},
         {spur track}]
     v 1: incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur
          research"
     2: give heart or courage to [syn: {goad}]
     3: strike with a spur
     4: goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse"
     5: equip with spurs; "spur horses"
     [also: {spurring}, {spurred}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0

spurring
     n : a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something;
         "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" [syn: {goad},
         {goading}, {prod}, {prodding}, {urging}, {spur}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0

spurring
     See {spur}
Source: WordNet® 2.0