Prop — synonyms, definition

1. prop (Noun)

aeroplane propeller airplane propeller airscrew beam brace buttress column hold mainstay mast minaret pier pilaster pile pillar pole post property reinforcement rope • • •

prop (Noun) — A support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling.

prop (Noun) — Any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie. ex. "before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"

prop (Noun) — A propeller that rotates to push against air.

article object physical object propeller propellor support custard pie pitprop sprag mise en scene propeller plane setting stage setting

2. prop (Verb)

back up bolster brace buoy buttress consolidate fortify keep up nourish nurture prop up provide for shore shore up stay steady stiffen strengthen support sustain • • •

prop (Verb) — Support by placing against something solid or rigid.

hold hold up support sustain bolster