Prop | Mean of prop in English Dictionary

/ˈprɑːp/

• Verb
• to support (something) by placing it against something else or by placing something under it
1. She propped the rake against a tree.
2. We propped the shed's roof with poles.
3. The window was propped open.
• to stop (something) from falling or slipping by placing something under or against it
1. We propped up the beams with long boards.
• to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone)
1. His faith propped him up in times of crisis.
• Noun

• something that is used to support something and keep it in position
1. He used rocks as props to keep up the fence post.
• someone or something that gives help or support to someone or something else
1. His wife was his emotional prop during his depression.
2. He used his inheritance money as a prop to start his own business.
• a player who plays in a forward position on a rugby team
• 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.
1. The performers used different props in their comedy routine.
2. The only stage props were a hanging lightbulb and a wooden chair.