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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spurs

/spɜːrz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does spurs mean?

noun, verb

A spur is a metal or plastic device attached to a rider's boot, used to urge a horse forward. To spur something means to encourage or stimulate it.

Example

"The rider used her spurs to urge her horse to a faster pace."

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