Looking for the meaning of the word PROP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PROP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Prop
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch proppe ‘support (for vines)’
prɒp
a pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position
Short Definition:pole or beam used as temporary support
Examples:- he looked around for a prop to pin the door open
a forward at either end of the front row of a scrum.
Short Definition:forward at end of scrum front row
a sudden stop made by a horse moving at speed.
Short Definition:sudden stop made by horse
Word: Prop
Speech Type: Verb
prɒp
support or keep in position
Short Definition:support with or as with prop
Examples:- she propped her chin in the palm of her right hand
(of a horse) come to a dead stop with the forelegs rigid.
Short Definition:(of horse) come to dead stop
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 10
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 8
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 8
