propped; propping
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
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—
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: related to propionic acid
propane
propyl
Synonyms
Examples of prop in a Sentence
Noun (1)
a prop kept the porch of the dilapidated house from collapsing
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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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Following her workout, Drew, 22, went into the changing rooms and propped her phone up in the locker to record herself.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Either way, check out our favorite NFL player prop picks for the Week 9 Monday Night Football battle tonight.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
More popular anytime touchdown player props options from PFF.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Following her workout, Drew, 22, went into the changing rooms and propped her phone up in the locker to record herself.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
But the figures darting hurriedly between the props and the culinary equipment aren’t house elves.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Either way, check out our favorite NFL player prop picks for the Week 9 Monday Night Football battle tonight.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prop. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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prop
1 of 4 noun
: something that props or supports
prop
2 of 4 verb
propped; propping
1
a
: to hold up or keep from falling or slipping by placing a support under or against
prop up a broken chair
b
: to support by placing against something
propped the rake against a tree
2
: to give help, encouragement, or support to
propped up by his faith in times of crisis
prop
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