prop

noun
UK: /prɒp/
US: /prɑːp/

  1. An object used on stage or in a film.

    1. The actor picked up the prop gun.
    2. The director carefully selected each prop for the movie scene to ensure authenticity.

  2. A person or thing that gives support or help.

    1. He is a prop for his family.
    2. The old wall needed a prop to prevent it from collapsing completely during construction.

Synonyms

support brace aid assist
prop transitive-verb

  1. To support something physically, often using an object.

    1. Prop the door open.
    2. She used a stick to prop up the tomato plants in her garden preventing them from falling.

  2. To support or encourage something.

    1. The government is trying to prop up the economy.
    2. Critics felt the weak plot was only propped up by the actor's strong performance overall.
prop intransitive-verb

  1. To set something in a position so that it leans against something.

    1. He proped his bike against a tree.
    2. She often props herself up in bed with pillows when she is reading.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prop" in English means: An object used on stage or in a film., A person or thing that gives support or help..

The phonetic transcription of "prop" is /prɒp/ in British English and /prɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prop": support, brace, aid, assist.

Example usage of "prop": "The actor picked up the prop gun.". More examples on the page.