prop

1a :  to support by placing something under or against —often used with upb :  to support by placing against something

2 :  sustain, strengthen —often used with up a government propped up by the military

1 :  property 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

:  propeller

1 property

2 proposition

3 proprietor

:  related to propionic acid propane propyl

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

:  something that supports

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