spurs

"The spurs, Hazúr -- the _spurs_!" he entreated, knowing well his

Captain Desmond, V.C. Maud Diver 1906

First, the harpooners secured to their feet what we called spurs, that is, spikes of iron, to prevent them from slipping off the back of the whale, on which they now descended.

Peter the Whaler William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

In May, Andrews removed scar tissue and bone spurs from the ankle.

Report: Brett Favre consults surgeon who did ankle surgery in May Cindy Boren 2010

He went 21 lb 1 oz with 7/8 in spurs and beards that went 8 and 6 inches.

Check this a 21 lb Gobbler with 2 beards 2009

Daylight grunted, driving in spurs and quirt again and again.

Chapter XI 2010

Daylight grunted, driving in spurs and quirt again and again.

Chapter XI 1910

That same night, at a late hour, a band of savage warriors entered a thicket on the slopes of one of those hills on the western prairies which form what are sometimes termed the spurs of the Rocky Mountains, though there was little sign of the great mountain range itself, which was still distant several days 'march from the spot.

The Prairie Chief 1859

The reason people don’t like the spurs is there is nothing to pick on about thier game and they win, every year, maybe not the championship but they are always there.

Matthew Yglesias » Dynasty Time 2007

Male turkeys are also equipped with inch-long spikes on the back of their legs called spurs, which they use to fight off other males and would-be predators.

David Mizejewski: Turkeys Are True Animal Oddities David Mizejewski 2010

Male turkeys are also equipped with inch-long spikes on the back of their legs called spurs, which they use to fight off other males and would-be predators.

David Mizejewski: Turkeys Are True Animal Oddities David Mizejewski 2010