prop

1 of 6

noun (1)

ˈpräp

: something that props or sustains : support

prop

2 of 6

verb

propped; propping

transitive verb

: to support by placing something under or against

—often used with up

: to support by placing against something

: sustain, strengthen

—often used with up

a government propped up by the military

prop

3 of 6

noun (2)

: property sense 3

stage props

: something used in creating or enhancing a desired effect

buy books … as cultural props because they want to appear literate

John Powers

prop

4 of 6

noun (3)

: propeller

prop

5 of 6

abbreviation

property

proposition

proprietor

prop-

6 of 6

combining form

: related to propionic acid

propane

propyl

Kids Definition

prop 1 of 3

verb

ˈpräp

propped; propping

: to keep from falling or slipping by providing a support under or against

… he propped his head on his elbow and studied me closely.

Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain

: to give help, encouragement, or support to

prop

2 of 3

noun

: something that supports

prop

3 of 3

noun

: an object used by a performer or actor or used to create a certain effect in a play or movie

prop

noun

as in brace

a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else a prop kept the porch of the dilapidated house from collapsing

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support
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stand
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arch
stay
foundation
peg
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bolster
frame
shoring
bracket
column
stake
strut
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pilaster
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单词	prop
释义	prop 1 of 6 noun (1) ˈpräp : something that props or sustains : support prop 2 of 6 verb propped; propping transitive verb 1 a : to support by placing something under or against —often used with up b : to support by placing against something 2 : sustain, strengthen —often used with up a government propped up by the military prop 3 of 6 noun (2) 1 : property sense 3 stage props 2 : something used in creating or enhancing a desired effect buy books … as cultural props because they want to appear literate John Powers prop 4 of 6 noun (3) : propeller prop 5 of 6 abbreviation 1 property 2 proposition 3 proprietor prop- 6 of 6 combining form : related to propionic acid propane propyl Synonyms Noun (1) brace buttress mount mounting reinforcement shore spur stay support underpinning Verb bear bolster brace buttress carry shore (up) stay support sustain undergird underpin uphold See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She propped the rake against a tree. We propped the shed's roof with poles. The window was propped open. Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English proppe, from Middle Dutch, stopper; akin to Middle Low German proppe stopper Combining form International Scientific Vocabulary, from propionic (acid) First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined above Verb 1507, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun (2) 1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (3) 1914, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing prop prop forward prop root prop up prop forward prop root prop up Kids Definition prop 1 of 3 verb ˈpräp propped; propping 1 : to keep from falling or slipping by providing a support under or against … he propped his head on his elbow and studied me closely. Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain 2 : to give help, encouragement, or support to prop 2 of 3 noun : something that supports prop 3 of 3 noun : an object used by a performer or actor or used to create a certain effect in a play or movie prop noun as in brace a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else a prop kept the porch of the dilapidated house from collapsing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance brace support mount shore mounting pillar reinforcement crutch truss stand spur arch stay foundation peg buttress underpinning pedestal bolster frame shoring bracket column stake strut bearing cantilever stilt girder base post pilaster stanchion Phrases Containing prop prop (up) prop (up)
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