noun Download 🔗Share 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." item utility thing building stage entertainment art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " sport position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " game item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something. Examples : "Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing." aid business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To play rugby in the prop position Examples : ""My son is learning to prop in his school's rugby team this year." " sport position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (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. " body physiology position action human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." art entertainment stage item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " media style item business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The propeller of an aircraft. Examples : "Before takeoff, the pilot checked that the props were spinning correctly. " vehicle technical machine part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " vehicle machine technology nautical military energy fuel technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " politics government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Propellant Examples : "The model rocket used compressed air as its props. " fuel machine vehicle energy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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!" " attitude value achievement communication culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading