spur

• اسم له عدة معانٍ: أداة معدنية مثبتة على كعب حذاء الفارس لتحفيز الحصان؛ نتوء حاد أو نتوء قرني؛ الجزء الأنبوبي من الزهرة؛ فرع جانبي للسكة الحديدية؛ أو ما يحفز على الفعل.

A noun with multiple meanings: a device worn on a rider's heel to urge a horse forward; a sharp projection; a tubular part of a flower; a railway branch line; or something that encourages action.

1. Encouragement or motivationB2formal

   Something that encourages or prompts action or effort.

   حافز

   • The promise of a bonus was a spur to work harder.
   • Her inspiring speech acted as a spur for the team.
   • The competition provided a spur for innovation.

   المرادفاتboostencouragementgoadimpetusincentiveinducementmotivationprodstimulus

   الأضدادdeterrentdiscouragementdisincentive

2. Sharp projectionB1formal

   A sharp, pointed object that sticks out from a surface.

   نتوء حاد

   • The cactus has sharp spurs on its stem.
   • He cut his hand on a metal spur protruding from the fence.
   • The mountain's rocky spur jutted out over the valley.

   المرادفاتbarbneedlepointprickleprongspikespinethorn

3. Botanical spurC1formal

   A tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers, often containing nectar.

   النتوء الأنبوبي

   • The columbine flower has a long, curved spur.
   • Bees are attracted to the nectar in the flower's spur.
   • The orchid's spur is an adaptation for pollination.

4. Rider's spurB1formal

   A sharp metal device attached to a rider's heel, used to urge a horse forward.

   مهماز

   • The cowboy gently touched his horse with the spur.
   • He wore silver spurs on his boots for the parade.
   • The rider used the spur to signal the horse to gallop.

   المرادفاتgoad

5. Railway spurB2formal

   A short railway line that connects to a main line, often serving a specific area.

   خط فرعي للسكك الحديدية

   • The factory was built along a railway spur for easy transport.
   • A new spur line was constructed to serve the industrial park.
   • The train diverted onto the spur to deliver supplies.

   المرادفاتbranchbranch linesidetracksiding

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تحفيز شخص أو شيء أو تشجيعه على التحرك بسرعة أكبر أو على القيام بفعل ما، وكذلك على دفع الأمور إلى الأمام أو التعجيل بها.

A verb used to indicate the act of encouraging or stimulating someone or something to move faster or take action.

1. Incite or stimulateB2formal

   To encourage someone to take action or to make something happen more quickly.

   تحفيز

   • The promise of a bonus spurred the team to work harder.
   • Her inspiring speech spurred the audience into action.
   • The new policy spurred economic growth in the region.

   المرادفاتdriveencouragegalvanizeimpelincitemotivateprodpromptstimulateurge

   الأضدادcurbdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit

2. Give heart or courage toB2formal

   To encourage or motivate someone to do something, especially something difficult.

   حَثّ

   • His words of encouragement spurred her to continue the race.
   • The coach spurred the players on with a passionate speech.
   • The support of her family spurred her to pursue her dreams.

   المرادفاتemboldenencouragegalvanizeinspiremotivatepromptstimulateurge

   الأضدادdemoralizedeterdiscouragedisheartendispirit

3. Strike with a spurC1formal

   To use a sharp device attached to a rider's heel to urge a horse forward.

   مَهَزَ بِالمِهْماز

   • The knight spurred his horse into a gallop.
   • She gently spurred the horse to move faster.
   • He spurred the animal to jump over the fence.

   المرادفاتgoadprickprod

4. Goad with spursC1formal

   To repeatedly urge or push someone or something forward, often in a forceful way.

   الحث بالمهماز

   • The rider spurred the horse relentlessly during the race.
   • He spurred the mule to climb the steep hill.
   • The jockey spurred his mount to the finish line.

   المرادفاتdrivegoadprickprodurge

   الأضدادdeterdiscouragedissuaderestrain

5. Equip with spursC2formal

   To provide a horse rider with spurs, or to attach spurs to boots.

   تزويد بالمهماز

   • The stable hand spurred the rider's boots before the competition.
   • He spurred himself properly before mounting the horse.
   • The cowboy spurred his boots and prepared for the long ride.