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Meaning of prop
The primary meaning of the word "prop" is an object used to support or hold something in place.
Etymology of prop
The word "prop" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb "prop" which is a shortened form of the word "prop up", meaning to support or hold up something
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including theater, construction, and engineering
Synonyms
support
brace
pillar
column
post
beam
strut
stay
shore
buttress
reinforcement
anchor
mooring
fastening
tie
rope
cable
guy
anchor
propeller
stabilizer
girdle
truss
bolster
mainstay
underpinning
foundation
base
pedestal
footing
pier
abutment
framework
scaffold
staging
undergirding
reinforcement
anchor
stay
rope
cable
guy
propeller
stabilizer
girdle
truss
bolster
mainstay
underpinning
Definitions
- A person or thing that supports or strengthens something
- * An object placed under or against something to support it
- * A movable article of scenery, furniture, or other object on the set of a play, film, or other production
Usage Examples
- The actor used a prop to create a realistic scene
- * The table was held up by a prop to prevent it from collapsing
- * The construction team used props to support the building's framework
Antonyms
weakness
flaw
defect
vulnerability
liability
hindrance
obstacle
impediment
barrier
blockage
encumbrance
burden
weight
load
strain
pressure
stress
fragility
instability
uncertainty
insecurity
danger
risk
hazard
threat
menace
removal
elimination
destruction
demolition
dismantling
demolition