"is literally a mummified “wyvern's spur” (a talon). It is described once by Giogi as being “no larger than a zucchini and uglier than a three-week-old sausage.” The spur was bestowed generations earlier to Paton, the founder of the family line, by a grateful Wyvern whose spirit then remained as an entity known as the Guardian. In recent years the spur has come to be known more as a family heirloom than its qualities as a magical artifact The spur confers the ability to transform into a large wyvern as well as immunity to magic. It can only be wielded"
"Spur A spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots for the purpose of directing a horse or other animal to move forward or laterally while riding. It is usually used to refine the riding aids (commands) and to back up the natural aids (the leg, seat, hands, and voice). The spur is used in many equestrian disciplines. Most equestrian organizations have rules in about spur design and use and penalties for using spurs in any manner that constitutes animal abuse. This very old word derives from Anglo-Saxon ""spura, spora"", related"
"the ""great spur wheel"" drives four pairs of millstones. Two pairs are used for making flour and two pairs are used to produce pearl barley. The flour stones are each driven by a ""stone nut"" with 30 staves and the pearl barley stones are each driven by a ""stone nut"" with 20 staves. A lantern pinion with 35 staves drives carries the drive to the saw via a shaft. At the opposite end of this shaft, a gear with 35 cogs drives a ""wallower"" with 44 cogs. This drives a gear with 26 cogs which drives another gear with 51"
"Spur (architecture) A spur (French ""griffe"", German ""Eckblatt""), in architecture, is the ornament carved on the angles of the base of early columns. A spur consists of a projecting claw, which, emerging from the lower torus of the base, rests on the projecting angle of the square plinth. It is possibly to these that Pliny refers (Hist. Nat. XXVI. 42) when speaking of the lizard and frog carved on the bases (""spirae"") of the columns of the temples of Jupiter and Juno in the Portico of Octavius; the earliest known example is that of Emperor Diocletian's palace at Split. In"
"interfering with the rowels of the spur. The shank angle from the yoke can vary from ""full"" to ""one half"" to ""one quarter"" to ""straight"". Some cowboys also added small metal ""pajados,"" also known as ""jingo bobs"" or ""jingle bobs,"" near the rowel, to create a jingling sound whenever the foot moved. Rowels can vary in size and number of points. In the history of veterinary science, the word ""rowel"" described a small disk of leather or other material that was used as a seton stitch. The spur was used by the Celts during the La Tène period (which began"
"a rowel or smooth disk on the end. When used in sports requiring finesse, such as dressage, the spur's purpose is not to speed up the horse, but to give accurate and precise aids in lateral and complex movements, such as pirouettes, ""travers"", and ""renvers"", and the airs above the ground. Dressage riders tend to ride in Waterford- style spurs with a rounded knob at the end. Conversely, show hunter and jumper riders may use a flatter end to encourage forward movement, such as the Prince of Wales design. Another type of modern spur is those used on motorcycles. They"
"to ""spornan, spurnan"", to kick, ""spurn""; cf. Medieval High German ""Sporn"", modern German ""Sporn"", Dutch ""spoor"", Frisian ""spoar"". The generalized sense of ""anything that urges on, stimulus"" is recorded in English from"" circa"" 1390. The parts of a spur include: Spurs are usually held on by a leather or leather-like spur strap that goes over the arch of the foot and under the sole in front of the boot heel. Some western designs have a leather strap that goes only over the top, with a heel chain or a rubber ""tiedown"" instead of a strap under the boot. Also, some"
"of tools for this function, which makes dating this find much harder. Spurs are tools used generally in a single direction to make incisions in animal hide. Nine specimens have been recovered at this site. Though many of these specimens are small in size, they are backed (reinforced) behind the flake, so they are extremely sturdy tools. Due to the unmodified flake, this item appears to be a ripping tool used in a single directional motion. Six specimens were found at this site. The principal characteristic of the denticulates is the serrated edge, suggesting a function in shredding fibers. However,"
"""upright shaft"", the ""great spur wheel"", which has 101 cogs. There are four pairs of millstones. One pair are French Burr stones, they are diameter and are driven by a ""lantern pinion stone nut"" which has 27 staves. The second pair are Cullen stones, they are diameter and are driven by a ""lantern pinion stone nut"" which has 28 staves. The third pair are used for producing pearl barley. They are diameter and are driven by a ""lantern pinion stone nut"" which has 21 staves. The fourth pair are used for producing pearly barley. they are diameter and are driven"
"Spur (zoology) A spur is an outgrowth of bone covered in a sheath of horn found in various anatomical locations in some animals. Unlike claws or nails, which grow from the tip of the toes, spurs form from other parts of the foot, usually in connection with joints where the toes meet the foot or the foot meets the long bones. Spurs are most commonly found on the hindfeet, though some birds possess spurs at the leading edge of the wings. A spur is much like a true horn; it is a bony core attached to the skeleton and has"
"Romanesque work the oldest examples are those found on the bases in crypts, where they assumed various conventional forms; being, however, close to the eye, the spur soon developed into an elaborate leaf ornament, which in French 13th-century work and in the early English period is of great beauty; sometimes the spur takes the form of a fabulous animal, such as a griffin. Spur (architecture) A spur (French ""griffe"", German ""Eckblatt""), in architecture, is the ornament carved on the angles of the base of early columns. A spur consists of a projecting claw, which, emerging from the lower torus of"
"Interrupted screw An interrupted screw or interrupted thread is a mechanical device typically used in the breech of artillery guns. It is believed to have been invented in 1845. It is a screw set into the breechblock that has a section of thread along its axis removed. The screw is mated with a partially threaded hole at the rear of the weapon's chamber: threadless channels in the breechblock screw line up with the threaded parts of the breech, and vice versa. The screw can thus be smoothly inserted all the way into the gun, after which as little as one-sixth"
"Spike strip A spike strip (also known as traffic spikes, tire shredders, one-way traffic treadles, stingers, stop sticks, a stinger in police slang, and formally known as a tire deflation device) is a device or weapon used to impede or stop the movement of wheeled vehicles by puncturing their tires. Generally, the strip is composed of a collection of 35 to 75 mm (1.5 to 3 inches) long metal barbs, teeth or spikes pointing upward. The spikes are designed to puncture and flatten tires when a vehicle is driven over them; they may be detachable, with new spikes fitted to"
"choose to spur, may do so with their legs down in a style that resembles a normal riding position. Spurs are divided into men's, women's, and children's, according to width (which must fit on the heel of the rider's boot). Spurs are further divided according to the length of the neck, with being relatively small (and a common size in children's spurs), with some being 2–3 in (5–7.5 cm) long. Many competition rules limit the length of the neck. Spur A spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots for the"
"by the IJzergieterij Weduwe A Sterkman en Zoon, 's Gravenhage, South Holland in 1861. The ""windshaft"" also carries the ""brake wheel"" which has 69 teeth. This drives the ""wallower"" (35 teeth) at the top of the ""upright shaft"". At the bottom of the ""upright shaft"" is the ""great spur wheel"", which has 120 cogs. The ""great spur wheel"" drives a pair of diameter Cullen millstones via a ""lantern pinion stone nut"" which has 29 staves. A pair of French Burr millstones is driven via a ""lantern pinion stone nut"" which has 29 staves. It formerly drove a third pair of"
"""brake wheel"",which has 62 cogs. This drives the ""wallower"" (32 cogs) at the top of the ""upright shaft"". At the bottom of the ""upright shaft"", the ""great spur wheel"", which has 91 cogs. The ""great spur wheel"" drives a pair of diameter Cullen millstones via a ""lantern pinion stone nut"" which has 24 staves. There are also two pairs of millstones used for producing pearl barley, each is driven via a ""lantern pinion stone nut"" which has 24 staves. The millstones are and diameter. References for above:- ""De Hoop"" is open to the public on Saturday mornings, and at other"
"the Spanish ""conquistadores"" were sometimes called ""espuela grande,"" the ""grand spur"", and could have rowels as large as 6 inches around. In northern Europe, the spur became less elaborate after the 16th century, particularly following the Stuart Restoration, but elaborate spur designs persisted, particularly in the Americas, descendants of which are still seen today, particularly in Mexico and the western United States, where the spur has become an integral part of the ""vaquero"" and cowboy traditions. The spur as an art form, as well as a tool, is still seen in western riding, where spurs with engraving and other artistic"
"Spoor (animal) Spoor is a trace or a set of footprints by which the progress of someone or something may be followed. Spoor may include tracks, scents, or broken foliage. Spoor is useful for discovering or surveying what types of animals live in an area, or in animal tracking. The word originated c. 1823, from Cape Dutch ""spoor"", from Middle Dutch ""spor"", which is cognate with Old English ""spor"" ""footprint, track, trace"" and modern English language ""spurn"" (as in ankle). It is cognate also with spur, the metal tool on the heels of riding boots. By analogy, in politics, ""to"
"""great spur wheel"" drives two pair of French Burr millstones via ""lantern pinion stone nuts"" which have 22 staves each. Both pairs of millstones are diameter. References for above:- ""De Vrouwbuurstermolen"" is open to the public on the first Saturday in the month between 09:00 and 12:00, or by appointment. De Vrouwbuurstermolen, Vrouwenparochie De Vrouwbuurstermolen is a smock mill in Vrouwenparochie, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1862 and is in working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument. Little is known of the early history of the mill. A mill stood here in 1570. It was almost certainly"
"on their leading edges. They have a span of . They are carried on a cast iron windshaft, which was cast by Enthoven & Co., 's Gravenhage, South Holland in 1870. The windshaft also carries the brake wheel, which has 60 cogs. This drives a wallower with 31 teeth, which is situated at the top of the upright shaft. At the bottom of the upright shaft is the great spur wheel, which has 72 cogs. This drives a pair of Cullen millstones and a pair of French Burr stones via lantern pinion stone nuts with 22 staves each. A third"
"throughout history, in the 15th century, spurs became an art form in both decoration and design, with elaborate engraving, very long shanks, and large rowels. Though sometimes it has been claimed that the design changes were used because of barding, the use of barding had fallen out of fashion by the time the most elaborate spur designs were created. More likely, the elaborate designs reflected the increased abundance of precious metals, particularly silver, that followed the European exploration of the Americas that began in 1492. Spur designs in Spain and colonial Mexico were particularly elaborate. For example, the spurs of"
"crowds by making the vehicle skid in a straight line without veering unpredictably. It was first deployed to protect a parade on 11 September 2017. Spike strip A spike strip (also known as traffic spikes, tire shredders, one-way traffic treadles, stingers, stop sticks, a stinger in police slang, and formally known as a tire deflation device) is a device or weapon used to impede or stop the movement of wheeled vehicles by puncturing their tires. Generally, the strip is composed of a collection of 35 to 75 mm (1.5 to 3 inches) long metal barbs, teeth or spikes pointing upward."
"not designed to be used as punishment. Use of the spur can range from a brief, light touch, to encourage more impulsion, to a sharp jab on a horse that refuses to go forward. The spur should only be used by experienced riders. Though what degree of force constitutes abusive use of the spur may vary between horsemen, spurs should not be used to the point that they draw blood. Additionally, many equestrian organizations have strict rules regarding the type of spur (generally requiring it to be blunt), and the length allowed. Spurs with rowels (small rotating wheels which sometimes"
"spur wheel has 122 cogs and drives three stone nuts – two with 19 cogs and the third with 20 cogs. The millstones are , and diameter. As built, ""John Webb’s Mill"" had a wooden windshaft some longer than the present one, carrying four Common sails. It drove two pairs of millstones, the third pair being added at a later date. In 1890, the mill was carrying four double Patent sails and by the early 1900s was working on two double Patent sails and two single Patent sails. References for above:- ""John Webb's Mill"" is open in the afternoon on"
"The smock and cap are thatched. The mill is winded by tailpole and winch. The sails are Common sails, fitted with the Fok system on their leading edges. They have a span of . The sails are carried on a cast iron ""windshaft"". The ""windshaft"" also carries the ""brake wheel"" which has 54 teeth. This drives the ""wallower"" (24 teeth) at the top of the ""upright shaft"". At the bottom of the ""upright shaft"" is the ""great spur wheel"", which has 40 cogs. The ""great spur wheel"" drives a gear with 41 cogs on the crankshaft that powers the vertical"
"Spinner (wheel) The spinner on automobile wheels historically refers to knock-off hubs or center caps. They may be the actual, or intended to simulate, the design used on antique vehicles or vintage sports cars. A ""spinner wheel"" in contemporary usage is a type of hubcap or inner wheel ornament, that spins independently inside of a wheel itself when the vehicle is in motion, and continues to spin once the vehicle has come to a stop. The spinner cap was introduced into the commercial vehicle and passenger automobile market in the 1930s. The spinner or ""knock-off"" was designed to keep the"
"are spurs, which are sometimes attached to the heel of each boot for the purpose of cuing a horse while riding. Many cowboy boot companies have been in operation since the 19th century. Each manufacturer has developed its own proprietary lasts for producing boots, which are considered trade secrets and are highly guarded. Because of this, fitting between companies is not always consistent. Each brand will fit a little differently from their competition. When considering wearing a cowboy boot from a different manufacturer, it is recommended to seek assistance from a knowledgeable merchant who specializes in cowboy boots if a"
"bottom of the ""upright shaft"" is the ""great spur wheel"", which has 78 cogs. This drives a pair of Cullen stones via a ""lantern pinion stone nut"" with 22 staves. ""De Kempermolen"" is open by appointment. De Kempermolen, Breedenbroek De Kempermolen is a tower mill in Breedenbroek, Gelderland, Netherlands which was built in 1882 and has beem restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument. ""De Kempermolen"" was built in 1882 by millwright Kreeftenburg of Varsseveld, Gelderland for Johan Kemper. In 1890, a steam mill was built next to the windmill. The steam engine was replaced by"
"Spring-tooth harrow A spring-tooth harrow, sometimes called a drag harrow, is a type of harrow, and specifically a type of tine harrow. It is a largely outdated piece of farm equipment. It uses many flexible iron teeth mounted in rows to loosen the soil before planting. It is set in the ground and raised manually and cannot be backed up; this is why it has been replaced by more modern equipment such as the chisel plow and field cultivator. A drag harrow more specifically refers to a largely outdated type of soil cultivation implement that is used to smooth the"
"Farm. TQ 636 484 Golden Green is a hamlet within Hadlow parish. A mill may have been on this site since Domesday. This Grade II listed mill is the only mill on the Bourne to retain most of its milling machinery. The internal waterwheel is of iron, and is breast shot. It is diameter and wide. on a cast iron axle. The pit wheel is diameter and has 120 cogs, driving a diameter wallower with 35 teeth on a diameter wooden upright shaft. The Great Spur Wheel is diameter and has 92 cogs. The date 1848 is on a plinth"
"cast at the Chorley Iron Foundry at Cocking. The present wheel has two cast iron spiders with hexagonal centres fixed to a wrought iron shaft. The spiders are in diameter with oak paddles deep by wide, making the overall diameter of the wheel . The alignment between the crankshaft and the waterwheel shaft was not very accurate; to reduce friction, the bearings between the wheel and the pump were left loose. When operating, the pump was very noisy and the clatter could be heard throughout the mill building. Since it has been restored, a flexible coupling has been inserted between"
"The mill is winded by tailpole and winch. The sails are Common sails. They have a span of . The sails are carried on a cast iron ""windshaft"", which was cast by Enthoven & Co. in 1861. The ""windshaft"" also carries the ""brake wheel"" which has 64 teeth. This drives the ""wallower"" (33 teeth) at the top of the ""upright shaft"". At the bottom of the ""upright shaft"" is the ""great spur wheel"", which has 78 cogs. The ""great spur wheel"" drives two pairs of French Burr millstones via ""lantern pinion stone nuts"" which have 33 staves each. ""Schoonoord"" is"
"are characterized by rowels worn as foot jewelry, hung off of boots. They can be similar in appearance to spurs worn by equestrians. Their bright material attracts motor vehicle drivers to the presence of motorcyclists, especially to their feet where riders are most vulnerable when stopped in traffic. Their owners may further customize them by adding miniature strobing LED lights. They are also awarded by motorcycle clubs. The spur is a refined tool, designed to allow the rider to transmit very subtle signals to the horse that are nearly invisible to any other observer. No matter the discipline, it is"