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prop (PRAHP) (verb)
To support an object by placing it against something else or by putting another element under it to keep the object from falling or shaking: Andrew was asked to prop the window open to let in some fresh air.
Tom asked, "Adriana, would you prop the garage door open so it won't slam shut, please."
prop (PRAHP) (noun)
1. Someone or something that gives help or support to another person or something else: Myrna used her inheritance money as a prop to finance her business.
2. Something which is used to support an object: Tom's father used rocks as a prop for the fence post until he could fill the hole with dirt.
3. A piece of theatrical property that is used by a performer or actor to create a desired effect in a scene on stage or in a movie: The actor used one prop after another to create the effects desired by the director.
4. A slang term for an airplane's propeller: The prop had to be replaced before the pilot could fly his aircraft.
2. Something which is used to support an object: Tom's father used rocks as a prop for the fence post until he could fill the hole with dirt.
3. A piece of theatrical property that is used by a performer or actor to create a desired effect in a scene on stage or in a movie: The actor used one prop after another to create the effects desired by the director.
4. A slang term for an airplane's propeller: The prop had to be replaced before the pilot could fly his aircraft.
Although the actor tried to prop up the stage prop which represented an airplane prop, he could not keep it from falling over; so, he signaled another actor to be a prop for the stage property.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group P; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc. +
(page 9)
(Latin: nearest, near; close, closest)