prop

Noun
  1. A support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling (synset 104017618)
    is a type of: support - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
    subtypes: pitprop, sprag - a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
  2. Any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie (synset 104018636)
    "before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"
    is a type of: object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
    subtypes: custard pie - a prop consisting of an open pie filled with real or artificial custard; thrown in slapstick comedies
    is a part of: mise en scene, setting, stage setting - arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
    same as: property
  3. A propeller that rotates to push against air (synset 102694945)
    is a type of: propeller, propellor - a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
    is a part of: propeller plane - an airplane that is driven by a propeller
    same as: airplane propeller, airscrew
Verb
  1. Support by placing against something solid or rigid (synset 201221568)
    "shore and buttress an old building"
    is a type of: hold, hold up, support, sustain - be the physical support of; carry the weight of
    subtypes: bolster - prop up with a pillow or bolster
    same as: prop up, shore, shore up

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