spronare — meaning in English

English meaning

• galvanize verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
• poke verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
• prod verb To poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.
• spur noun A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.

Senses

spronare is used for these senses in English:

• galvanize (figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
• poke To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from late 14th c.]
• prod (transitive) To poke, to push, to touch.
• spur (transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
• spur (transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object

galvanize — full definition

1. verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
2. verb To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
3. verb To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
4. verb To electrify, as by galvanism.

poke — full definition

1. verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
2. verb To thrust something out or forward, such as one's head or tongue.
3. noun A prod, jab, or thrust.
4. noun A Hawaiian dish of cubed raw fish mixed with seasonings.

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