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Definition of spur : 1. A branch of a vein.
2. A tern.
3. The track of an animal, as an otter; a spoor.

Synonyms:

urgency, backbone, spikelet, vertebral column, spinal column, goading, branch line, back, spur track, goad, sticker, spurring, prod, stimulator, encouragement, generalized anxiety disorder, inducement, prodding, urging, acantha, prick, fillip, drive, stimulation, motivation, encourage, cause, importunity, impulse, prickle, pricker, impetus, GAD, stimulus, incentive, anxiety reaction, impel, stimulant, rachis

hasten, speed, accelerate, hurry, hustle, expedite, urge, flurry, rush, push, quicken, bustle

gouge, spit, bit, penetrator, needle, spear, drill, blade, skewer, arrow, punch, perforator, poker, auger, tip, stick, puncture, thorn, point, die, bore, spike, lance

barb, spine, hat pin, staple, thumbtack, awl, fishhook, pin, quill, tack, pike, hook, prong, gimlet, harpoon, nail

Usage examples:

• Why, here's a young Spark will take my Lady Bright from me; the unmanner'd Hot- spur would not have patience till I had finish'd my small Affair with her. - "The Works of Aphra Behn, Vol. I (of 6)", Aphra Behn.
• A touch of spur urged her mustang into a gallop. - "The Call of the Canyon", Zane Grey.
• Hence, in some cases the Conference had to create both on the spur of the moment. - "The Inside Story Of The Peace Conference", Emile Joseph Dillon.