prop
English Thesaurus
1. a propeller that rotates to push against air (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | propeller, propellor, |
definition | : | a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water (noun.artifact) |
part meronym | : | propeller plane, |
definition | : | an airplane that is driven by a propeller (noun.artifact) |
2. a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | support, |
definition | : | supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | pitprop, sprag, |
definition | : | a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine (noun.artifact) |
3. any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | object, physical object, |
definition | : | a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow (noun.tops) |
hyponym | : | custard pie, |
definition | : | a prop consisting of an open pie filled with real or artificial custard; thrown in slapstick comedies (noun.artifact) |
part meronym | : | mise en scene, setting, stage setting, |
definition | : | arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted (noun.artifact) |
4. support by placing against something solid or rigid (verb.contact)
hyponym | : | bolster, |
definition | : | prop up with a pillow or bolster (verb.contact) |
5. a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | prop, prop up, shore, shore up, |
definition | : | support by placing against something solid or rigid (verb.contact) |
6. support by placing against something solid or rigid (verb.contact)
derivation | : | prop, |
definition | : | a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | shore, shoring, |
definition | : | a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support (noun.artifact) |
7. a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | prop, prop up, shore, shore up, |
definition | : | support by placing against something solid or rigid (verb.contact) |
8. support by placing against something solid or rigid (verb.contact)
derivation | : | prop, |
definition | : | a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | shore, shoring, |
definition | : | a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support (noun.artifact) |
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