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Verb prop has 1 sense
- prop up, prop, shore up, shore - support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building"
--1 is one way to hold, support, sustain, hold up
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s something PP
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Definitions from the Web
Term: propped
Description:
"Propped" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "prop." It refers to the action of supporting or maintaining the stability of something by placing or positioning a prop or support underneath it. The term can also be used as an adjective, describing something that is supported by a prop or that is resting or leaning against something for support. Additionally, "propped" can be used informally to mean supporting or promoting something.
Examples of usage:
- Verb - physical support:
- She propped the ladder against the wall before climbing up.
- The artist <propped> the canvas on an easel for better painting.
- Verb - figurative support:
- The government has been accused of propping up failing industries.
- He propped his friend by lending him money for his business venture.
- Adjective - supported by a prop:
- The propped door allowed a stream of sunlight to enter the room.
- She sat on the bench with her feet propped up on the coffee table.
- Adjective - leaning or resting against something:
- The old ladder stood propped against the barn.
- A propped bicycle was left unattended near the entrance.
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