props

nounsupport
verbhold up or lean against

Synonyms for props

noun support

Antonyms for props

scenery

noun. surroundings

Word Origin & History

"support," mid-15c., from Middle Dutch proppe "vine prop, support," of unknown origin. Probably related to Old High German pfropfo, German pfropfen "to prop," perhaps from Latin propago "a set, layer of a plant" (see propagation). Irish propa, Gaelic prop are from English.

Example Sentences for props

It has fixed rules which are the props of order, and will not swerve or bend in extreme cases.

Put up a forest of props (as at the Abbey) and keep off touch and contamination?

He felt as if the props had been kicked from beneath a line on which swung all his best linen.

Many of the walls are supported by props to prevent them from tumbling.

Besides, 7,000 props is not a big thing for a group of mines.

As a matter of fact I want the props, but I'd do it anyway to see you through.

The young manager watched the operations and took a tally of the props.

Except for columns and girders and some props, all the forming was used three times.

None but props ever places a piece of furniture on the stage.

My property room is well stocked, and you can have the use of the props.

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