spur
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- noun
- /spɜr/
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- That's the bud for next year's apple; that's called the spur.
- long spur
- inch-long spur
Examples
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You can see all of these spurs where we're going to have apples this year.
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But there are fruiting spurs all over on this one as well.
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The spur right above the stem?
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The Kepler mission searches for planets around stars that sit along the Orion Spur of the Milky Way.
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The spur of the columbine flower is known for attracting hummingbirds with its sweet nectar.
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The tall, purple flowers produced striking spurs that made them stand out in the garden.
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As the bee approached, it was drawn to the bright spur of the flower, where nectar awaited.
Idioms
Compounds
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A short rail line that turns off a main line to reach a factory or warehouse
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A wheel with straight teeth that fit another wheel to send power between parallel shafts
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A disease caused by a fungus that makes raspberry stems wilt and get dark spots near the leaves
Surface Forms
Etymology
Spur in flowers means a tube or little projection that holds nectar, and the name comes from the idea of a small 'point' or outgrowth. That tiny projection often helps attract insects or birds, which is why it kept the name 'spur'.