spur definition by Wordo

Noun

A

rigid

implement

,

often

roughly

y-shaped

,

that

is

fixed

to

one

'

s

heel

for

the

purpose

of

prodding

a

horse

.

Often

worn

by

,

and

emblematic

of

,

the

cowboy

or

the

knight

.

Verb

To

prod

(

especially

a

horse

)

on

the

side

or

flank

,

with

the

intent

to

urge

motion

or

haste

,

to

gig

.