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
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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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Verb
Lindsay props her feet up on the ottoman to unwind after her shift at the classic New York pizza eatery Sbarro.
—Carlos Greaves, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
More popular anytime touchdown player props options from PFF.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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In the months since, Trahan has compulsively filled the house with every painting, knickknack, book cover and random prop featured on the classic sitcom.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prop. Accessed 26 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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