prop

1. An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.

   They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop.

2. The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
3. One of the seashells in the game of props.

1. (sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something.

   Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing.

2. To play rugby in the prop position
3. (usually with "up" - see prop up) To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.

1. An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.

   They used the trophy as a prop in the movie.

2. An item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc.

noun

The propeller of an aircraft.

verb

To manually start the engine of a propeller-driven aircraft with no electric starter by pulling vigorously on one of the propeller blades using the hands, so that the propeller can catch ignition.

noun

A proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.

noun

Propellant