prop
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
props;
propped;
propping
props;
propped;
propping
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROP
always followed by an adverb or preposition
[+ object]
:
to support (something) by placing it against something else or by placing something under it
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She propped the rake against a tree.
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We propped the shed's roof with poles.
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The window was propped open.
prop up
[phrasal verb]
1
prop up (something)
or
prop (something) up
:
to stop (something) from falling or slipping by placing something under or against it
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We propped up the beams with long boards.
2
prop (someone) up
or
prop up (someone)
:
to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone)
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His faith propped him up in times of crisis.
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prop
/ˈprɑːp/
noun
plural
props
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prop
/ˈprɑːp/
noun
plural
props
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROP
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1
:
something that is used to support something and keep it in position
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He used rocks as props to keep up the fence post.
2
:
someone or something that gives help or support to someone or something else
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His wife was his emotional prop during his depression.
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He used his inheritance money as a prop to start his own business.
3
rugby
:
a player who plays in a forward position on a rugby team
— called also
prop forward
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prop
/ˈprɑːp/
noun
plural
props
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prop
/ˈprɑːp/
noun
plural
props
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROP
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:
an object that is used by a performer or actor or that is used to create a desired effect in a scene on a stage, in a movie, etc.
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The performers used different props in their comedy routine.
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The only stage props were a hanging lightbulb and a wooden chair.
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prop
/ˈprɑːp/
noun
plural
props
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prop
/ˈprɑːp/
noun
plural
props
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROP
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informal
