prop
1to support, or prevent from falling, with or as if with a prop (often followed by up): to prop an old fence; to prop up an unpopular government.
to rest (a thing) against a support: He propped his cane against the wall.
to support or sustain (often followed by up).
a stick, rod, pole, beam, or other rigid support.
a person or thing serving as a support or stay: His father is his financial prop.
Origin of prop
1Other words for prop
Other words from prop
- un·propped, adjective
Other definitions for prop (2 of 5)
Origin of prop
2Other words from prop
- propless, adjective
Other definitions for prop (3 of 5)
a propeller.
Origin of prop
3Other definitions for prop- (4 of 5)
a combining form representing propionic acid in compound words: propanil.
Other definitions for prop. (5 of 5)
properly.
property.
proposition.
proprietary.
proprietor.
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How to use prop in a sentence
Without the proper equipment to repair and operate the Mohajer-4 it may be more of a photo prop than a piece of weaponry.
But this year, New Yorkers have a shot at making real changes through a ballot initiative sonorously known as prop 1.
Hate Hyper-Partisanship? Support Redistricting Reform Now | John Avlon | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis is good—no one needs rape on TV used as a prop, or as background noise, or for shock value.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Slabtown’: The Real Source of Terror Isn’t Walkers, It’s Rape | Melissa Leon | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey see themselves being set up as a sacrifice for a U.S. policy meant to prop up Iraq.
After we tour the river we fly on a single-prop plane back to Fort Mac.
He realized for the first time what a prop and resource the deep maturity and scornful strength of his mother had been.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonThen the thought of what had awakened her made her prop herself up on an elbow and gaze around.
The Adventure Girls at K Bar O | Clair BlankJust now, Grandfather's keyster is the Rock of Gibraltar, the financial prop that is sustaining the whole structure.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyIf, by accident, the underground roots die off, the plant relies entirely on these air and prop roots for support and food.
Philippine Mats | Hugo H. MillerThe strong prop roots are generally of the same diameter throughout, though sometimes they thicken at the ends.
Philippine Mats | Hugo H. Miller
British Dictionary definitions for prop (1 of 3)
/ (prɒp) /
(tr) to support with a rigid object, such as a stick
(tr usually also foll by against) to place or lean
(tr) to sustain or support
(intr) Australian and NZ to stop suddenly or unexpectedly
something that gives rigid support, such as a stick
a person or thing giving support, as of a moral or spiritual nature
rugby either of the forwards at either end of the front row of a scrum
Origin of prop
1British Dictionary definitions for prop (2 of 3)
/ (prɒp) /
short for property (def. 8)
British Dictionary definitions for prop (3 of 3)
/ (prɒp) /
an informal word for propeller
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Other Idioms and Phrases with prop
see knock the bottom (props) out from.
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