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prop

noun

/prɒp/

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

prop up

support, stand, brace, aid

collapse, weaken

stage prop, movie prop, wooden prop, prop up

a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman

a hard protective hat worn to protect the head

The state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added

the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research