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prop

1 prop /ˈprɑːp/ verb
props; propped; propping
1 prop
/ˈprɑːp/
verb
props; propped; propping
Learner's definition of PROP
always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ object]
: to support (something) by placing it against something else or by placing something under it支撑;顶

prop up

[phrasal verb]
prop up (something) or prop (something) up : to stop (something) from falling or slipping by placing something under or against it支撑,撑起(某物)
prop (someone) up or prop up (someone) : to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone)帮助,扶持,支持(某人)
2 prop /ˈprɑːp/ noun
plural props
2 prop
/ˈprɑːp/
noun
plural props
Learner's definition of PROP
[count]
: something that is used to support something and keep it in position支撑物
: someone or something that gives help or support to someone or something else支柱;支援
rugby : a player who plays in a forward position on a rugby team支柱前锋
called also prop forward
compare 3prop, 4prop
3 prop /ˈprɑːp/ noun
plural props
3 prop
/ˈprɑːp/
noun
plural props
Learner's definition of PROP
[count]
: an object that is used by a performer or actor or that is used to create a desired effect in a scene on a stage, in a movie, etc.道具
compare 2prop, 4prop
4 prop /ˈprɑːp/ noun
plural props
4 prop
/ˈprɑːp/
noun
plural props
Learner's definition of PROP
[count] informal
compare 2prop, 3prop
TOEFL BNC: 6444 COCA: 5845

prop

1 of 6

noun (1)

: something that props or sustains : support

prop

2 of 6

verb

propped; propping

transitive verb

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

prop

3 of 6

noun (2)

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 John Powers

prop

4 of 6

noun (3)

prop

5 of 6

abbreviation

prop-

6 of 6

combining form

: related to propionic acid
propane
propyl

Example Sentences

Verb She propped the rake against a tree. We propped the shed's roof with poles. The window was propped open.

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English proppe, from Middle Dutch, stopper; akin to Middle Low German proppe stopper

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from propionic (acid)

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1507, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (3)

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prop was in the 15th century
TOEFL BNC: 6444 COCA: 5845

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