prop
/prɑp/
noun
- An object used on stage or in a movie to help tell the story.
- The actor picked up a fake sword that was one of the props.
- For the school play, we made all the props out of cardboard.
- The director asked for more realistic props for the kitchen scene.
- A support or object that holds something in position.
- The old fence was leaning and needed a prop to stay upright.
- Use a wooden prop to keep the window open.
- She used a stack of books as a prop for her tablet.
- A person or thing that gives support or encouragement.
- Her best friend was a huge prop during the difficult times.
- His confidence was a prop that helped him succeed.
- The team captain is the emotional prop for the whole group.
verb
- To support or hold something in position.
- She propped her feet up on the ottoman.
- He propped the ladder against the wall before climbing.
- They propped the broken shelf with a piece of wood.
- To lean something against a surface.
- She propped the painting on the sofa to see how it looked.
- I propped my umbrella by the door.
- He propped the bike against the garage wall.