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Meaning of the word prop in English

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prop

US /prɑːp/
UK /prɑːp/
"prop" picture

Noun

1.

a pole or beam used as a support or to keep something in position

Example:
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The old fence needed a wooden prop to keep it from falling.
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He used a broomstick as a temporary prop for the leaning shelf.
Synonym:
supportbracestaybuttressshore
2.

(informal) a property or something owned

Example:
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He's got a lot of valuable prop in his garage.
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The old house is a great prop for a renovation project.
Synonym:
propertypossessionbelongingsassets
3.

a portable object used on the set of a play or movie

Example:
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The director asked for a vintage telephone as a stage prop.
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The actor accidentally broke a valuable prop during the rehearsal.
Synonym:
stage proptheatrical propaccessoryitem

Verb

1.

to support (something) with a prop

Example:
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They had to prop up the old shed to prevent it from collapsing.
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She used a book to prop open the window.
Synonym:
supportbraceshore upbuttresshold up
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