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prop (enc)

Prop

Noun1.prop - a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
pitprop, sprag - a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
support - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"
2.prop - any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie; "before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"
object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"
custard pie - a prop consisting of an open pie filled with real or artificail custard; thrown in slapstick comedies
mise en scene, stage setting, setting - arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
3.prop - a propeller that rotates to push against air
propeller, propellor - a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
propeller plane - an airplane that is driven by a propeller
Verb1.prop - support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building"
hold up, support, sustain, hold - be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"
bolster - prop up with a pillow or bolster

 

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