I. ˈpräp noun
Etymology: Middle English proppe, from Middle Dutch, stopper; akin to Middle Low German proppe stopper
Date: 15th century
: something that props or sustains : support
II. transitive verb
( propped ; prop·ping )
Date: 1538
1.
a. : to support by placing something under or against — often used with up
b. : to support by placing against something
2. : sustain , strengthen — often used with up
a government propped up by the military
III. noun
Date: 1841
1. : property 3
stage prop s
2. : something used in creating or enhancing a desired effect
buy books…as cultural prop s because they want to appear literate — John Powers
IV. noun
Date: 1914
: propeller
V. abbreviation
1. property
2. proposition
3. proprietor