ALL meanings of spurs
spur
S s - noun spurs a batch of newly made rag-paper sheets. 1
- verb with object spurs to prick with or as if with a spur or spurs; incite or urge on: The rider spurred his mount ruthlessly. Appreciation spurs ambition. 1
- verb with object spurs to strike or wound with the spur, as a gamecock. 1
- verb with object spurs to furnish with spurs or a spur. 1
- verb without object spurs to goad or urge one's horse with spurs or a spur; ride quickly. 1
- verb without object spurs to proceed hurriedly; press forward: We spurred onward through the night. 1
- idioms spurs on the spur of the moment, without deliberation; impulsively; suddenly: We headed for the beach on the spur of the moment. 1
- idioms spurs win one's spurs, to achieve distinction or success for the first time; prove one's ability or worth: Our team hasn't won its spurs yet. 1