support or keep in position

she propped her chin in the palm of her right hand

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

a pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position

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

a portable object other than furniture or costumes used on the set of a play or film

the exhibition features props and costumes from the show's incredible 49-year history

an aircraft propeller

the aircraft can land using just one engine to drive both props at half power

a twin-prop two-engine plane

due respect

certain sectors of the music fraternity still refuse to give him props