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props

/prɑps/

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noun

Stützen, Requisiten

An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.

Examples :

"They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop."

Sie steckten einen Holzblock als Stütze darunter.

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Pfeiler

The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.

Examples :

"During the rugby scrum, the props pushed hard to support the hooker and win the ball. "

Während des Rugby-Gedränges drückten die Pfeiler hart, um den Haken zu unterstützen und den Ball zu gewinnen.

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Requisiten

One of the seashells in the game of props.

Examples :

"During the beach-themed version of props, Maria hid the seashell props under a beach towel. "

Während der Strand-Version von Requisiten versteckte Maria die Muschel-Requisiten unter einem Strandtuch.

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verb

Unterstützen, stützen

(sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something.

Examples :

"Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing."

Versuchen Sie, ein Telefonbuch zu benutzen, um den Tisch zu stützen, an dem der Fuß fehlt.

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verb

Als Prop spielen

To play rugby in the prop position

Examples :

""My son is learning to prop in his school's rugby team this year." "

Mein Sohn lernt dieses Jahr in der Rugby-Mannschaft seiner Schule, als Prop zu spielen.

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Hochlagern

(usually with "up" - see prop up) To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.

Examples :

"After a long day of standing, she props her feet up on the ottoman to relax. "

Nach einem langen Tag im Stehen lagert sie ihre Füße auf der Ottomane hoch, um sich zu entspannen.

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Requisiten

An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.

Examples :

"They used the trophy as a prop in the movie."

Sie benutzten die Trophäe als Requisite in dem Film.

art entertainment stage item

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Requisiten, Zubehör

An item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc.

Examples :

"The expensive watch and leather briefcase in the car advertisement were carefully chosen props to suggest a luxurious lifestyle. "

Die teure Uhr und die Ledermappe in der Autowerbung waren sorgfältig ausgewählte Requisiten, um einen luxuriösen Lebensstil anzudeuten.

media style item business

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Propeller, Luftschraube

The propeller of an aircraft.

Examples :

"Before takeoff, the pilot checked that the props were spinning correctly. "

Vor dem Start überprüfte der Pilot, ob sich die Propeller richtig drehten.

vehicle technical machine part

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verb

Anwerfen

To manually start the engine of a propeller-driven aircraft with no electric starter by pulling vigorously on one of the propeller blades using the hands, so that the propeller can catch ignition.

Examples :

"The pilot had to props the small plane's engine because the electric starter wasn't working. "

Der Pilot musste den Motor des kleinen Flugzeugs anwerfen, weil der elektrische Anlasser nicht funktionierte.

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Vorschlag, Antrag

A proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.

Examples :

"Our city will vote on several props concerning funding for local schools in the upcoming election. "

Unsere Stadt wird bei der kommenden Wahl über mehrere Anträge zur Finanzierung der örtlichen Schulen abstimmen.

politics government

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Treibmittel

Examples :

"The model rocket used compressed air as its props. "

Die Modellrakete verwendete Druckluft als Treibmittel.

fuel machine vehicle energy

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Anerkennung, Lob, Respekt

Respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.

Examples :

""Props to Maria for getting the highest score on the test!" "

Anerkennung für Maria, dass sie die höchste Punktzahl im Test erreicht hat!

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