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English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Akin to German Pfropfen and Danish proppe, cf. Latin propago (“‘layer of a plant’”)
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Noun
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Singular prop |
Plural props |
prop (plural props)
- An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
- They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop.
- (rugby) The player who is next to the hooker in a scrum.
- (juggling) Any object that is thrown and caught.
Translations
An object placed against or under another, to support it
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Verb
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Infinitive to prop |
Third person singular props |
Simple past propped |
Past participle propped |
Present participle propping |
to prop (third-person singular simple present props, present participle propping, simple past and past participle propped)
- (transitive) To support or shore up something.
- Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing.
Translations
- Finnish: tukea, pönkittää
Etymology 2
Abbreviation (of property, propeller, or proposition).
Noun
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Singular prop |
Plural props |
prop (plural props)
- (theater, cinematography) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
- They used the trophy as a prop in the movie.
- The propeller of an aircraft.
- A proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.
Usage notes
- In stagecraft, usually the term prop is reserved for an object with which an actor interacts (e.g., a glass, a book, or a weapon). Larger items adding to the scene, (e.g. chairs) are considered part of the set.
Translations
item placed on a stage to create a scene
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Derived terms
- prop wash
- warm prop
Dutch
Pronunciation
- IPA: /prɔp/
- Rhymes: -ɔp
Noun
prop (plural proppen, diminutive propje, diminutive plural propjes) f./m.
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Engine installation continued After the final fitting of the shaft I was able to prime the new skeg ready for antifouling and fit the propeller Finding somewhere to put the panel caused a bit of head scratching I didn t want to put it outside The obvious place was under the bridge deck I won t be able to see it of course
