What is the meaning of prop?

noun

  • A support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling.
  • Any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie.
    • usage: "before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"
  • A propeller that rotates to push against air.

verb

  • Support by placing against something solid or rigid.
    • usage: "shore and buttress an old building"
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