a short, stubby, side stem that arises from the main stem; spurs are common on fruit trees, such as pears, apples, and cherries, where they may bear fruit; if sever pruning is done close to fruit-bear [..]

A bony spur projecting from the back or underside of the heel that often makes walking painful. Spurs at the back of the heel are associated with inflammation of the Achilles tendon (Achilles tendinitis) and cause tenderness and pain at the back of the heel that is made worse by pushing off the ball of the foot. Spurs under the sole (plantar area) [..]

Old English spura, spora "metal implement worn on the heel to goad a horse" (related to spurnan "to kick"), from Proto-Germanic *spuron (source also of Old Norse spori, Middle Dutc [..]

c. 1200, from spur (n.). Figurative use from c. 1500. Related: Spurred; spurring. Old English had spyrian, but it meant "follow the track of, track down, investigate."

structure made of stone, sand, or other material to reduce the power of incoming waves, connected to a coastline or other structure.

line of elevation extending from the main body of a mountain or mountain range.

to encourage or move forward.

A short shoot or branchlet bearing flower buds. Staking

1. A hollow projection from a petal, often producing nectar.

(1) A short branch bearing flower buds. (2) A tubular or horn shaped prolongation of a petal.

Commonly seen on fruit trees, spurs are a short, compact twig with little or no internodal development on which flowers and fruit are borne.

A cluster of buds on a fruit tree which will open to form flowers.

goad: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur r [..]

Short woody shoot that is the primary fruiting structure for most fruit trees.

A secondary route having a junction to the primary route in a network.

The y-shaped hardware attached to the heel by straps, the spur was one of the essential tools a knight possessed as an equestrian, and they became on of the dominant symbols of knighthood. Prior to th [..]

To dream of wearing spurs, denotes that you will engage in some unpleasant controversy. To see others with them on, foretells that enmity is working you trouble.   

A ridge of land that extends partly across a valley.

A conveyor section to switch unit loads to and from the mainline.

(n) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something(n) any sharply pointed projection(n) tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers(n) a sharp prod fixed to a rider's h [..]

A projecting body. For example, from a bone.

incito, calcar

A projection from a range of mountains or hills or a cliff. Also, a small projection from a jetty or wharf, at an angle to its main axis. Oceanographically, a subordinate ridge or rise projecting outw [..]

An electrical supply using one feed cable to a socket taken off a ring main usually used to achieve an extra socket without having to do too much work. See also Fused Spur.

a short state highway that branches-off from another highway.

Accessory for a cultivator or a tiller. It helps the tiller tines to enter more or less in the ground, depending the user’s pressure force on the handlebars. According to the model of tillers or cultivators, the spur can be “adjustable” to choose the depth of worked soil. The more spur is adjusted downwards, the more cultivator till the soil deeply [..]

A large nail that protrudes through the legs of most male game bird species. Spurs can be used to determine the age of the animal. Stabilizer

Bony outgrowth usually found around joints and often seen in conditions such as ARTHRITIS.

A bony outgrowth on the lower surface of the Calcaneus. Though often presenting along with Plantar Fasciitis (Fasciitis, Plantar), they are not considered causally related.

a continuous sloping line of HIGHER ground, normally jutting out from the side of a larger ridge. A spur is often formed by two adjacent re-entrants. When standing on a spur, the ground slopes downwar [..]

A large and usually movable spine, normally found on the legs. Spurious Vein.

The horny projection located on toward the rear of a chicken's shank and is prominent in males. Spurs are used for defense and will grow throughout the birds' life.

The multicellular protuberances of the body wall which are seated in a flexible membrane and which may be articulated.

 a moveable spine. Often refers to an enlarged or otherwise modified spine on the legs of some moths.

An articulated spine.

barbed outgrowth; in pear, the twig bearing 5 - 8 leaves and in mixed buds, flowers as well

A ridge or point of land projecting out into the lower terrain below. Standing at the tip of a spur, the land drops in front of you and on both sides, but is relatively flat behind you. On the map, re [..]

Commonly seen on fruit trees, spurs are a short, compact twig with little or no internodal development on which flowers and fruit are borne.

A branch from a ring final circuit.

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A sand and mud based formation made from the deposition of material during long shore drift and when a coast line suddenly changes direction.

A spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots for the purpose of directing a horse or other animal to move forward or laterally while riding. It is usually used to r [..]

A spur is a metal instrument fastened to the heel of a horse rider. Spur may also refer to:

A spur (French griffe, German Eckblatt), in architecture, is the ornament carved on the angles of the base of early columns.

The botanical term “spur” is given to outgrowths of tissue on different plant organs. The most common usage of the term in botany refers to nectar spurs in flowers. nectar spur (flower) spur (stem) [..]

A spur is a lateral ridge or tongue of land descending from a hill, mountain or main crest of a ridge.Examples of spurs are: Abbott Spur, which separates the lower ends of Rutgers Glacier and Allison [..]

Spur (1913–1930) was an American thoroughbred racehorse.

A spur is an outgrowth of bone covered in a sheath of horn found in various anatomical locations in some animals. Unlike claws or nails, which grow from the tip of the toes, spurs form from other part [..]

Spur is a feature on Earth's Moon, a crater in the Hadley–Apennine region. Astronauts David Scott and James Irwin visited it in 1971, on the Apollo 15 mission, during EVA 2. Spur was designated Geol [..]