prop :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

n. any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie; "before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"

n. a propeller that rotates to push against air

v. support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building"

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n. a structural member used to stiffen a framework

n. any vertical post or rod used as a support

n. (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar

n. the forestay that braces the mainmast

n. (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

n. a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

n. articles of commerce

n. a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

n. supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"

n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane"

v. gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"

v. make ready for action or use; "marshal resources"

v. seek out and bring together; "round up some loyal followers"

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