prop Synonyms
Another word for prop
• noun (Context 1)
A portable object, distinct from costumes and large scenery, used by actors during a theatrical performance, film, or television production.
"The stage manager carefully arranged every property on the table before the curtain rose."
• verb (Context 2)
To support, hold up, or keep something in position by placing it against a stable surface or placing a rigid object beneath it.
"She propped her bicycle against the brick wall and walked into the library."
• noun (Context 3)
A pole, beam, or other rigid object placed beneath or against a structure to hold it up or keep it in position; figuratively, a person or thing that provides vital support.
"They used a heavy wooden timber as a support to keep the sagging roof from collapsing."
• noun (Context 4)
An informal term for the mechanical propeller of an aircraft or boat.
"The mechanic inspected the twin-engine plane's left propeller for any nicks or damage before takeoff."
• verb (Context 5)
To come to a sudden stop with the forelegs rigid (especially of a horse or other animal).
"The startled horse propped at the edge of the creek, nearly unseating its rider."
Opposites of prop
The opposite of prop shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: