prop — to support something by placing something under or against it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to support something by placing something under or against it
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɑːp/
Example Sentences
- My boss propped his feet up on the desk during the important meeting.
- The government needs to prop up the failing economy.
- She used a rubber chicken as a prop for her comedy routine.
prop
VERB[/prɑːp/]
to support something by placing something under or against it
A prop stick holds up the falling bookshelf in the cheerful living room
With a prop in place, nothing will drop — support at the top will never stop
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'proppe' meaning a support or prop, likely related to Old Norse 'propi' meaning a stake or support. The word entered English through Low German trade and nautical vocabulary.
Breakdown
prop (noun/verb) - a single morpheme with no productive internal structure; the root word itself means 'a support or stake' from Proto-Germanic origins
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss propped his feet up on the desk during the important meeting.”
“The government needs to prop up the failing economy.”
“She used a rubber chicken as a prop for her comedy routine.”
“Please prop the door open so the movers can get through.”
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