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Definition: Meaning of, prop in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prɒp /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
prop propped propped
Present Participle Third Person Singular
propping props
[transitive always + adverb/preposition]
  1. to support something by leaning it against something, or by putting something else under, next to, or behind it
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prop props
[countable]
  1. an object placed under or against something to hold it in a particular position
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  2. [usually plural] a small object such as a book, weapon etc, used by actors in a play or film
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  3. something or someone that helps you to feel strong
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  4. informal a PROPELLER
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  5. also prop forward one of the players in a RUGBY team, who is large and strong and holds up the SCRUM
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prop used in phrases

  • double-prop (noun)
    1. for stability a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions
  • prop root (noun)
    1. a root that grows from and supports the stem above the ground in plants such as mangroves
  • single prop (noun)
    1. a propeller plane with a single propeller
  • twin-prop (noun)
    1. for stability a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions
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prop used in phrasal verbs

  • prop up (phrasal verb)
    1. to stop something from falling by putting something under it or against it
    2. to help a government, system, organization etc to continue to exist, especially by providing financial or military support
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