verb🔗ShareSoutenir, étayer(sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something."Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing."Essayez d'utiliser un annuaire téléphonique pour soutenir la table où il manque un pied.structureactionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouer pilierTo play rugby in the prop position""John propped for his university's rugby team during their match against State." "John a joué pilier pour l'équipe de rugby de son université lors de leur match contre State.sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSurélever, soutenir(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. "Elle a surélevé ses pieds sur la table basse pendant qu'elle lisait un livre.bodyactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDémarrer manuellement le moteur (d'un avion à 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. "Le pilote a démarré manuellement le moteur du vieil avion biplan, tirant sur l'hélice jusqu'à ce qu'il rugisse enfin.vehiclemachinetechnologyactionmilitarytechnicalenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
