1. any device used on the heel of a boot worn by a horseman to urge the animal forward; 2.to urge or encourage by words; 3. a short side track connected to the main line of a railroad
1. So, Jack tried to spur his horse on.
2. And I thought, maybe, in teaching this, would spur your faith up (See?), get it to a level to where that God can move into you and bless you.
3. I used to work on the railroad with my daddy for a while. We helped put a spur in.