spur in Greek
spur in Greek is σπιρούνι — spur means a spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
spur in Greek
σπιρούνι
Pronounced: spirouni
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.
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."
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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.
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What is "spur" in Greek?
"spur" in Greek is σπιρούνι. spur means: A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
How do you pronounce σπιρούνι?
"spur" in Greek is σπιρούνι, pronounced "spirouni".
How do you use "spur" in a sentence?
Example: "The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides." In Greek, "spur" is σπιρούνι.
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