What Does Spurred Mean?

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 refine the riding aids and to back up the natural aids. The spur is used in many equestrian disciplines.

What does the phrase spurred on mean?

Goad or urge ahead, as in The thought of winning a Pulitzer Prize spurred the reporter on. This expression transfers using spurs to make a horse go faster to incentives of other kinds. [

What is the synonym of Spurred?

Some common synonyms of spur are goad, impulse, incentive, inducement, and motive.