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prop ¹  (prp)

n.

1. An object placed beneath or against a structure to keep it from falling or shaking; a support.

2. One that serves as a means of support or assistance.

tr.v. propped, prop·ping, props

To support by placing something beneath or against; shore up.

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[Middle English proppe, probably from Middle Dutch.]

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prop ²  (prp)

n.

A theatrical property.

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prop ¹

Verb

[propping, propped] (often foll. by up)

1. to support (something or someone) in an upright position: she was propped up by pillows

2. to sustain or support: the type of measures necessary to prop up the sagging US economy

3. (often foll. by against)to place or lean

Noun

1. something that gives rigid support, such as a pole

2. a person or thing giving moral support [perhaps from Middle Dutch proppe]

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prop ²

Noun

a movable object used on the set of a film or play

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prop ³

Noun

Informal a propeller

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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" property 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 artificial 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 airplane propeller, airscrew propeller, propellor - a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water propeller plane - an airplane that is driven by a propeller
Verb	1.	prop - support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building" prop up, shore up, shore 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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prop

verb 1. lean, place, set, stand, position, rest, lay, balance, steady

verb 2. (often with up) support, maintain, sustain, shore, hold up, brace, uphold, bolster, truss, buttress

noun 3. support, stay, brace, mainstay, truss, buttress, stanchion

4. mainstay, support, sustainer, anchor, backbone, cornerstone, upholder

5. subsidize, support, fund, finance, maintain, underwrite, shore up, buttress, bolster up

Translations

prop [prɔp] n → apoyo;

(fig) → sostén m

vt (also: prop up) → apoyar;

(lean): to prop sth against → apoyar algo contra

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prop [prɔp] n → support m, étai m (fig); soutien m

vt (also: prop up) → étayer, soutenir;

props npl → accessoires mpl (= lean);

to prop sth against → appuyer qch contre or à

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prop [prɔp] n (= support) → Stütze f

vt (= lean);

to prop sth against sth → etw an etw acc lehnen

prop up prop vt sep [+ thing] → (ab)stützen (fig) [+ government, industry]; unterstützen

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prop [prɔp] n → sostegno, appoggio

vt (also: prop up) → sostenere, appoggiare (= lean): to prop sth against → appoggiare qc contro or a