spur in Latin
spur in Latin is calcar, calcarō, incitō — spur means a spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
spur in Latin
calcar
calcarō
(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
incitō
(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."
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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 Latin?
"spur" in Latin is calcar, calcarō, incitō. 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 Latin, "spur" is calcar, calcarō, incitō.
Are there other ways to say "spur" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "spur": calcar, calcarō, incitō.
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