spur

nounverbA2 · Elementary

Sharp thing on a boot for riding horses.

Meanings of «spur»

1. noun

sharp thing on a boot for riding horses

The rider wore a shiny spur on each boot.

2. verb

to encourage or cause something to happen or grow

Good weather can spur people to exercise more.

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Synonyms and similar words

encouragestimulate

What A2 means

A2 covers everyday situations: shopping, travel, work, describing your background and immediate needs. There are 2,566 A2 words in this dictionary; the whole dictionary holds 84,633 words graded A1–C2.

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