Main entry: branch line, spur, spur track
Definition: a railway line connected to a trunk line
Definition: a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
Usage: cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on
Main entry: urging, spur, spurring, prod, prodding, goad, goading
Definition: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Usage: the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
Main entry: spur
Definition: tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
Main entry: spine, spur, acantha
Definition: any sharply pointed projection
Main entry: spur
Definition: goad with spurs
Usage: the rider spurred his horse
Main entry: spur
Definition: equip with spurs
Usage: spur horses
Main entry: spur
Definition: strike with a spur
Definition: give heart or courage to
Main entry: spur
Definition: incite or stimulate
Usage: The Academy was formed to spur research