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Look up: spur


  1. Spur
    [topography] A spur is a subsidiary summit of a hill or mountain. By definition, spurs have low topographic prominence, as they are lower than their parent summit and are closely connected to them on the same ridgeline. Examples of spurs include: ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spur_(topography)

  2. Spur
    HMS Spur was a British Sealion Class submarine of 715 tons displacement launched during the early 1940's. HMS Spur was armed with one 3-inch gun; one 20 mm anti-aircraft gun; three machine-guns; six 21-inch torpedo tubes in the bow and one external 21 inch torpedo tube. She had a top speed of 14.5 k...
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/RSA.HTM

  3. Spur
    [botany] A spur in botany is a spike, usually part of a flower. In certain plants, part of a sepal or petal develops into an elongated hollow spike extending behind the flower, containing nectar which is sucked by long-tongued animals (insects, birds or bats). Plants with such structures inc...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spur_(botany)

  4. Spur
    In architecture a spur is a short wooden buttress of a post. The term also describes a projection from the round base of a column, occupying the angle of a square plinth upon which the base rests, or bringing the bottom bed of the base to a nearly square form. It is generally carved in leafage.
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/TS.HTM

  5. Spur
    [architecture] A spur (French griffe, German Knoll), in architecture, is the ornament carved on the angles of the base of early columns. ==Ornament== A spur consists of a projecting claw, which, emerging from the lower torus of the base, rests on the projecting angle of the square plinth. ==...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spur_(architecture)

  6. SPUR
    The result of the debate was delete. Mailer Diablo 01:15, 26 February 2006 (UTC) ===Mobile bhagwat gita=== Thinly veiled advertisement Melander 09:56, 20 February 2006 (UTC) ...
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  7. Spur
    [disambiguation] A spur is a metal instrument fastened to the heel of a horse rider. Spur may also refer to: ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spur_(disambiguation)

  8. Spur
    [Highway] June 12 AR:بوابة:طيران/أحداث تاريخية/يونيو في الطيران/12 يونيو ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spur_(Highway)

  9. Spur
    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 to move forward or laterally while riding. It is usually used to refine the riding aids (commands) and to back up the natural aids (the leg, seat, hands and voice). The spur is used...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spur

  10. Spur
    on grapevines, canes pruned to 1 to 4 nodes.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20003

  11. Spur
    In insects, an articulated spine, often on a leg segment, usually the tibia. A serrulate tibial spur is characteristic of the Delphacidae.
    A short twig on which much of the fruit of many trees is produced.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  12. spur
    img src='http://www.jgoffin.freeserve.co.uk/abf/glossary/asc_spur.gif'>
    Found op http://www.jgoffin.freeserve.co.uk/abf/glossary.htm



  1. spur
    [n] - any pointed projection 2. [n] - tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers 3. [n] - a sharp prod fixed to a rider`s heel and used to urge a horse onward 4. [v] - incite or stimulate 5. [v] - give heart or courage to 6. [v] - strike with a spur 7. [v...
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=spur

  2. Spur
    1. A tubular or pouch-like projection from the rear of a flower, generally containing nectar. British native plants with long spurs are generally pollinated by butterflies and/or moths. Only these insects have sufficiently long mouthparts to reach the nectar at the base of the spur. 2. Some trees an...
    Found op http://www.botanicalkeys.co.uk/flora/content/glossary.html

  3. Spur
    A short lateral branch of a tree which bears flower buds
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  4. Spur
    A slender, hollow projection from a petal or sepal.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20901

  5. Spur
    A projecting portion of bone.
    Found op http://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk/uploaded/3822.pdf

  6. Spur
    Branch cable that extends an existing electrical circuit.
    Found op http://www.victoriaplumb.com/bathroom_DIY/a-to-z-bathroom-glossary.html

  7. Spur
    Spur noun [ See Sparrow .] (Zoology) (a) A sparrow. [ Scot.] (b) A tern. [ Prov. Eng.]
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/175

  8. Spur
    Spur noun [ Middle English spure , Anglo-Saxon spura , spora ; akin to Dutch spoor , German sporn , Old High German sporo , Icelandic spori , Danish spore , Swedish sporre , and to Anglo...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/175

  9. Spur
    Spur transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Spurred ; present participle & verbal noun Spurring .] 1. To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/175

  10. Spur
    Spur intransitive verb To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit. 'Now spurs the lated traveler.' Shak. « The Parthians shall be there, And, spurring from the fig...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/175

  11. Spur
    Spur noun 1. (Mining) A branch of a vein. 2. The track of an animal, as an otter; a spoor.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/175

  12. spur
    <botany> A tubular pouch at the base of a perianth part, often containing nectar. ... (04 Mar 1998) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?spur

  13. spur
    gad noun a sharp prod fixed to a rider`s heel and used to urge a horse onward; `cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=spur

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