Spurring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Spurring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of spur.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of spur.
More Meanings
- An application of the spurs to a horse.
Example Sentences
On arriving at a sand plain, my friend's joy burst forth in sundry useless checks and spurrings of his steed, impatient of which the horse dashed forward, heedless of the cries and struggles of his awkward rider to bring him to a halt!
Word Forms
- spurrings
Synonyms for spurring
Depending on context, synonyms include goad, spur, prod, goading, prodding, urging.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goad, prod, prodding, goading, urging, pushing.
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