
Spurs (noun) refers to a small projection worn on boots to urge a horse forward, or, in plural form, to athletic teams or clubs nicknamed for their speed or aggression, as well as a metropolitan football club. It can also denote projections or projections-like growths on various objects. The term conveys sharpness of motion and impetus in worn or metaphorical contexts. Note: In sports and branding, Spurs often refers to the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, both associated with energy, speed, and a frontier spirit.
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