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Meanings of prop in English

Catalan
hèlice d'avió

A propeller that rotates to push against air.

hèlice d'avió
Portuguese
sustentar
Catalan
sostenir
Spanish
apuntalar

Support by placing against something solid or rigid.

sustentar
Russian
опора

Temporary structural element used during construction.

опора

Any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie.

Usage of prop in English
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Government officials insisted more money was needed to prop up the industry.
Reuters
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Image via Canva Food and drink: These can be another great prop.
The South African
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OPEC's decision to hold oil production steady also helped prop up prices.
Reuters
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The prop in the door had been unscrewed and put in again.
The Forged Coupon, and Other Stories
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Rockwell replied six minutes later with a try from prop David Magee.
The Irish Times
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New hinges were necessary; in the meantime he must prop it up.
Warlock o' Glenwarlock: A Homely Romance
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But they worry that continuing it may help prop up Jammeh's regime.
Reuters
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It was commissioned about a year ago by A. E. Holton, prop.
The new yorker
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Former Western Province prop, Ruan Smith rounds up the South African contingent.
The South African
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Ulster have completed the signing of South African prop forward Robbie Kempson.
The Irish Times
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Afterwards, Moscow continued to prop up the communist government of Mohammad Najibullah.
Reuters
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Stents are wire mesh tubes used to prop open diseased heart arteries.
Reuters
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The Glens prop up the foot of the table with four points.
The Irish Times
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Stents are tiny, mesh tubes used to prop open diseased heart arteries.
Reuters
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Make the best job you can of me; and prop me .
The Great Amulet
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The film is scrappy but passionate, a classic example of agit-prop cinema.
The Guardian
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Russian
опора
Prop through the time
Prop across language varieties
Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
Australia
Common
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