spur in German
spur in German is Sporn, Ansporn, Eckblatt — spur means a spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
spur in German
Sporn
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.
Ansporn
(figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
Eckblatt
(architecture) 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.
anspornen
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
What does "spur" mean?
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noun A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
"The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides."
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noun Something that motivates or drives someone to act.
"Fear of failure was the spur that pushed her to work harder."
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noun A ridge or side branch jutting out from something larger, such as a mountain range or road.
"A narrow spur road connects the village to the main highway."
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verb To urge someone or something into action.
"The coach's speech spurred the team on to a second-half comeback."
spur in a sentence
- The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides.
- Fear of failure was the spur that pushed her to work harder.
- Competition can be a powerful spur to innovation.
- A narrow spur road connects the village to the main highway.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "spur" in German?
"spur" in German is Sporn, Ansporn, Eckblatt. spur means: A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
How do you use "spur" in a sentence?
Example: "The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides." In German, "spur" is Sporn, Ansporn, Eckblatt.
Are there other ways to say "spur" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "spur": Sporn, Ansporn, Eckblatt, anspornen.
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