'Spurring' definitions:

Definition of 'spurring'

From: WordNet
noun
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" [syn: goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring]

Definition of 'Spurring'

From: GCIDE
  • Spur \Spur\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spurred (sp[^u]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Spurring.]
  • 1. To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive. [1913 Webster]
  • Love will not be spurred to what it loathes. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot. [1913 Webster]