First Known Use: 15th century
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1prop
noun \ˈpräp\
Definition of PROP
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Origin of PROP
Middle English proppe, from Middle Dutch, stopper; akin to Middle Low German proppe stopper
2prop
verb
: to support (something) by placing it against something else or by placing something under it
proppedprop·ping
Full Definition of PROP
transitive verb
1
a : to support by placing something under or against —often used with up b : to support by placing against something
2
: sustain, strengthen —often used with up <a government propped up by the military>
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First Known Use of PROP
1538
3prop
noun
Definition of PROP
1
: property 3 <stage props>
2
: something used in creating or enhancing a desired effect <buy books … as cultural props because they want to appear literate — John Powers>
First Known Use of PROP
1841
Other Performing Arts Terms
4prop
noun
Definition of PROP
First Known Use of PROP
1914
5prop
abbreviation
Definition of PROP
1
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PROP Defined for Kids
1prop
verb \ˈpräp\
proppedprop·ping
Definition of PROP for Kids
1
: to keep from falling or slipping by providing a support under or against <… he propped his head on his elbow and studied me closely. — Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain>
2
: to give help, encouragement, or support to
2prop
noun
Definition of PROP for Kids
: something that supports
3prop
noun
Definition of PROP for Kids
: an object used by a performer or actor or used to create a certain effect in a play or movie
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