spurs

To encourage or stimulate someone or something to take action.

"The competition spurs him to train even harder."

Things that encourage or provide an incentive for action or development.

"The new policies acted as spurs for economic growth."

Metal devices worn on a rider's heels to urge a horse forward.

"The jockey used his spurs to make the horse gallop."

Informal name for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, based in London.

"Spurs are playing a big match this weekend."