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propping
UK
/ˈprɒpɪŋ/
US
/ˈprɑpɪŋ/
Translations
The propping of the old building was necessary to prevent it from collapsing.
L'étayage de l'ancien bâtiment était nécessaire pour l'empêcher de s'effondrer.
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Definitions
The propping of the old building was necessary to prevent it from collapsing.
UK
/ˈprɒpɪŋ/
US
/ˈprɑːpɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that provides support.
Translations
The propping beams kept the roof from sagging.
Les poutres étayantes empêchaient le toit de s'affaisser.
Definitions
The propping beams kept the roof from sagging.
Definitions
The director asked the stage crew to bring in the prop for the next scene.
He was a prop to his family during difficult times.
The mechanic checked the prop to ensure it was functioning properly before the flight.
The loosehead prop was substituted after sustaining an injury.
The miners installed wooden props to prevent the tunnel from collapsing.
propping
Gerund
propped
Past Simple
propped
Past Participle
propping
Gerund
UK
/prɒp/
US
/prɑp/
Translations
She propped the ladder against the wall to reach the top shelf.
Elle a appuyé l’échelle contre le mur pour atteindre l’étagère du haut.
The government decided to prop up the failing economy with a stimulus package.
Le gouvernement a décidé de soutenir l’économie en difficulté avec un plan de relance.
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She propped the ladder against the wall to reach the top shelf.
The government decided to prop up the failing economy with a stimulus package.
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The museum displays several prop aircraft from the Second World War.