prop is the dictionary form of proping Definition of prop
prop has definitions from the field of theater
1
[ noun ] a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
2
[ verb ] support by placing against something solid or rigid

Examples

"shore and buttress an old building"

3
[ noun ] (theater) any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie

Synonyms

property

Examples

"before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"

4
[ noun ] a propeller that rotates to push against air
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