[prɒp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position
(e.g: he looked around for a prop to pin the door open)

- a forward at either end of the front row of a scrum

- a sudden stop made by a horse moving at speed


Phrases:
- prop up the bar

Origin:
late Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch proppe ‘support (for vines)’

[prɒp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- support or keep in position
(e.g: she propped her chin in the palm of her right hand)

- (of a horse) come to a dead stop with the forelegs rigid


Phrases:
- prop up the bar

Origin:
late Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch proppe ‘support (for vines)’

[prɒp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a portable object other than furniture or costumes used on the set of a play or film
(e.g: the exhibition features props and costumes from the show's incredible 49-year history)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: abbreviation of property

[prɒp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an aircraft propeller
(e.g: the aircraft can land using just one engine to drive both props at half power)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: abbreviation