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Spur
01
éperon, ergot
a pointed extension of bone that grows from the leg or foot and is used for defense, mating rituals, or establishing dominance within a social group
02
aiguillon, stimulant
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
03
éperon, aiguillon
a small metal tool worn on the rider's heel that is used to give subtle commands to a horse
Exemples
Every equestrian must use spurs with care and skill to avoid discomfort for the horse.
Chaque cavalier doit utiliser des éperons avec soin et compétence pour éviter tout inconfort au cheval.
04
embranchement, voie de raccordement
a short railway track branching off from a main line, typically leading to a specific facility
Exemples
He followed the spur to reach the warehouse.
Il a suivi la voie de garage pour atteindre l'entrepôt.
05
éperon, prolongement tubulaire à la base de la corolle
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
06
éperon, pointe
any sharply pointed projection
to spur
01
inciter, stimuler
to give someone encouragement or motivation
Ditransitive: to spur sb to do sth
Exemples
Recognition for hard work can spur employees to continue putting in their best.
La reconnaissance pour le travail acharné peut stimuler les employés à continuer à donner le meilleur d'eux-mêmes.
02
encourager, stimuler
to encourage or stimulate an action
Transitive: to spur an action or interest
Exemples
The new policy was designed to spur innovation in the tech industry.
03
éperonner, stimuler
to urge a horse forward by pressing spurs into its sides
Transitive: to spur a horse
Exemples
The cowboy spurred his horse to catch up with the herd.
Le cowboy éperonna son cheval pour rattraper le troupeau.
04
éperonner, munir d'éperons
to attach spurs to a horse rider's boots in preparation for riding
Transitive: to spur shoes
Exemples
She spurred her shoes with custom-made spurs for the horse competition.
Elle a éperonné ses chaussures avec des éperons sur mesure pour la compétition équestre.
