An object used on stage or screen by actors during a performance or production. The director asked the stage crew to bring in the prop for the next scene.
A person or thing that is a major source of support or assistance. He was a prop to his family during difficult times.
A short form for 'propeller', a device with blades that spin to move a vehicle, especially an aircraft or boat. The mechanic checked the prop to ensure it was functioning properly before the flight.
In rugby football, a forward who plays at either end of the front row of the scrum, providing stability and power. The loosehead prop was substituted after sustaining an injury.
A rigid support, typically a pole or beam, used to keep something in position. The miners installed wooden props to prevent the tunnel from collapsing.