Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spur]
- /spɜr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spur]
- /spɜr/
Definitions of spurring word
- noun spurring a U -shaped device that slips over and straps to the heel of a boot and has a blunt, pointed, or roweled projection at the back for use by a mounted rider to urge a horse forward. 1
- noun spurring anything that goads, impels, or urges, as to action, speed, or achievement. 1
- noun spurring climbing iron. 1
- noun spurring Ornithology. a stiff, usually sharp, horny process on the leg of various birds, especially the domestic rooster, or on the bend of the wing, as in jacanas and screamers. 1
- noun spurring Pathology. a bony projection or exostosis. 1
- noun spurring a sharp piercing or cutting instrument fastened to the leg of a gamecock in cockfighting; gaff. 1
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Origin of spurring
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English spure, Old English spura; cognate with Old High German sporo, Old Norse spori spur; akin to spurn; (v.) Middle English spuren, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Spurring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spurring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
spurring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spurring
noun spurring
- acceleration — The acceleration of a process or change is the fact that it is getting faster and faster.
adj spurring
- inspirational — imparting inspiration.
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