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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
noun
calcarō
verb
(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
incitō
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object

What does "spur" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun Something that motivates or drives someone to act.
    "Fear of failure was the spur that pushed her to work harder."
  3. 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."
  4. 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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