verb🔗ShareApoyar, sostener(sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something."Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing."Intenta usar una guía telefónica para sostener la mesa a la que le falta una pata.structureactionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJugar de pilarTo play rugby in the prop position""John propped for his university's rugby team during their match against State." "John jugó de pilar para el equipo de rugby de su universidad durante su partido contra State.sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLevantar, apoyar(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."She propped her feet up on the coffee table while she read a book. "Ella levantó los pies sobre la mesa de centro mientras leía un libro.bodyactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrancar manualmente el motor (de un avión de hélice)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."The pilot propped the old biplane's engine, heaving on the propeller until it finally roared to life. "El piloto arrancó manualmente el motor del viejo biplano, tirando de la hélice hasta que finalmente rugió y cobró vida.vehiclemachinetechnologyactionmilitarytechnicalenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
