underprop

[uhn-der-prop]

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verb (used with object), un·der·propped, un·der·prop·ping.

to prop underneath; support; uphold.

Origin of underprop

First recorded in 1505–15; under- + prop¹

Related formsun·der·prop·per, noun

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Related Words for underprop

brace, bolster, set, uphold, buttress, strengthen, support, rest, stay, shore, maintain, sustain, stand, carry, truss, buoy, underprop

British Dictionary definitions for underprop

underprop

verb -props, -propping or -propped

(tr) to prop up from beneath

Derived Formsunderpropper, noun

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