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PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: prop

1
 nv
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
support by placing against something solid or rigid
2
 n
any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
3
 n
a propeller that rotates to push against air
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: prop
1

n a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

Types:
pitprop, sprag
a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
Type of:
support
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

v support by placing against something solid or rigid

Synonyms:
prop up, shore, shore up
Types:
bolster
prop up with a pillow or bolster
Type of:
hold, hold up, support, sustain
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
2

n any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie

“before every scene he ran down his checklist of props”
Synonyms:
property
Types:
custard pie
a prop consisting of an open pie filled with real or artificial custard; thrown in slapstick comedies
Type of:
object, physical object
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
3

n a propeller that rotates to push against air

Synonyms:
airplane propeller, airscrew
Type of:
propeller, propellor
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
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