What (who) is prop - definition
MOVABLE PHYSICAL OBJECT USED ON A MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION, OR STAGE SET THAT ARE NOT COSTUME
Props; Film prop; Stage prop; Theatrical property; Prop weapon; Theatrical properties; Movie prop; Stage Props; Breakaway vase; Stage props; Prop (stage, screen); Hero prop; Stage properties; Theatrical prop
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![Props storage room of the [[Mannheim National Theatre]], Germany](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Fundus Nationaltheater Mannheim.jpg?width=200 "Props storage room of the [[Mannheim National Theatre]], Germany")
prop
v.
1) (d; tr.) to prop against (prop a chair against the door)
2) (N; used with an adjective) prop the window open
prop
(props, propping, propped)
1.
If you prop an object on or against something, you support it by putting something underneath it or by resting it somewhere.
He rocked back in the chair and propped his feet on the desk...
VERB: V n on/against n
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Sam slouched back and propped his elbows up on the bench behind him...
If you have difficulty sitting like this, prop up your back against a wall.
PHRASAL VERB: V n P prep, V P n (not pron) prep
2.
A prop is a stick or other object that you use to support something.
N-COUNT
3.
To be a prop for a system, institution, or person means to be the main thing that keeps them strong or helps them survive.
The army is one of the main props of the government...
N-COUNT
4.
The props in a play or film are all the objects or pieces of furniture that are used in it.
...the backdrop and props for a stage show.
N-COUNT: usu pl
prop
prop1
¦ noun
1. a pole or beam used as a temporary support.
2. a major source of support or assistance.
3. (also prop forward) Rugby a forward at either end of the front row of a scrum.
4. chiefly Austral. a sudden stop made by a horse moving at speed.
¦ verb (props, propping, propped)
1. support with or as with a prop.
lean against something else.
2. (prop someone/thing up) support or assist someone or something that would otherwise fail or decline.
3. chiefly Austral. (of a horse) come to a dead stop with the forelegs rigid.
Origin
ME: prob. from MDu. proppe 'support (for vines)'.
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prop2
¦ noun
1. a portable object used on the set of a play or film.
2. (props) [treated as sing.] informal, dated a property man or mistress.
Origin
C19: abbrev. of property.
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prop3
¦ noun informal an aircraft propeller.
Wikipedia
Prop
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A prop, formally known as (theatrical) property, is an object used on stage or screen by actors during a performance or screen production. In practical terms, a prop is considered to be anything movable or portable on a stage or a set, distinct from the actors, scenery, costumes, and electrical equipment.
Pronunciation examples for prop
1. this prop-- prop?
How Gender Equality Can Save The World _ Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & Majken Gilmartin _ Talks at Google
2. And Prop.
The Humane Economy _ Wayne Pacelle _ Talks at Google
3. this excellent prop.
Show and Tell _ Dan Roam _ Talks at Google
4. and prop people.
Heroes Feast - The Official Dungeons and Dragons Cookbook _ Talks at Google
5. of photographers, prop experts.
Heroes Feast - The Official Dungeons and Dragons Cookbook _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of prop
1. John Hayes (Ireland) Prop Not his best night and is currently propping up the prop ratings.
2. A prosperous Pakistan will not need theocracy as a prop.
3. A plausible manner and a good prop are de rigueur.
4. A true cartel would cut production to prop up prices.
5. Falling oil prices also helped prop up the greenback.