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Meaning ofpropin English

prop

us//prɑp//uk//prɒp//

Pluralprops
Past Tensepropped
Participle Verbpropping
Third Person Singularprops

Definitions

Noun
1. an object supporting another; stabilizer
  The workers used a prop to hold up the heavy beam.
2. an item on a stage or set (theater, film)
  The actress carefully handled the prop sword during the rehearsal.
3. a rugby player position; supports the hooker
  The prop forward was injured during the game.
4. an item in an ad suggesting lifestyle
  The advertisement featured a luxurious car as a prop to attract buyers.
5. aircraft or boat propeller
  The airplane's prop was damaged during the storm.
6. a plant part for multiplication
  The gardener used a stem as a prop to grow a new plant.
Verb
1. to play as a prop in rugby
  The rugby player was asked to prop for the injured teammate.
2. to elevate someone's feet (while sitting etc.)
  She gently propped up his feet with a pillow while he was sitting.

Compounds / Phrases

prop up propshaft