spur (suomeksi)

kannus (s: A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for purpose of prodding a horse / Roots)
kannustin (s: Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does to a horse)
kannustaa (v: to prod / 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)
yllyttää (v: 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)