Prop

Quick meaning: Prop is a noun meaning An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.

Meaning

An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.

More Meanings

1. (rugby) The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
2. Any of the seashells in the game of props.
3. (transitive, sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something.
4. (intransitive) To play rugby in the prop position.
5. (transitive, UK, slang, obsolete) To knock (a person) down.
6. (transitive, usually with "up" - see prop up) To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.
7. (intransitive, Australia, New Zealand) To stop suddenly or unexpectedly; derived from the situation where a horse might suddenly halt of its own accord, digging its front hooves into the ground to brace itself from forward movement, potentially unseating its rider.

Example Sentences

They used the trophy as a prop in the movie.

They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop.

Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing.

There was some good counter hits, and then Foster received a prop on the nose which drew the claret.

Word Forms

• props
• propping
• propped

Synonyms for prop

Depending on context, synonyms include airscrew, property.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include airscrew, property, fixture, lumber, pillar, propeller.

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