prop
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/prɑp/
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/prɒp/
support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prop' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'proppe,' where it meant 'support.'
Historical Evolution
'proppe' transformed into the modern English word 'prop.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'support,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from falling or shaking.
The stage set was held up by several props.
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