SINCE 1828
prop
noun (1)
\ ˈpräp
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\
prop
verb
propped;
propping
Definition of prop (Entry 2 of 6)
1a
: 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
noun (2)Definition of prop (Entry 3 of 6)
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
noun (3)Definition of prop (Entry 4 of 6)
prop
abbreviationDefinition of prop (Entry 5 of 6)
prop-
combining formDefinition of prop- (Entry 6 of 6)
: related to propionic acid
propane propyl
Examples of prop in a Sentence
Verb
She propped the rake against a tree. We propped the shed's roof with poles. The window was propped open.
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More Definitions for prop
prop
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of prop
: to support (something) by placing it against something else or by placing something under it
See the full definition for prop in the English Language Learners Dictionary
prop
verb
\ ˈpräp
\
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propped;
propping
Kids Definition of prop
(Entry 1 of 3)
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
nounKids Definition of prop (Entry 2 of 3)
: something that supports
prop
nounKids Definition of prop (Entry 3 of 3)
: an object used by a performer or actor or used to create a certain effect in a play or movie
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