Antonyms for props

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : props

Phonetic Transcription : prɒps

Definition of props

Origin : "support," mid-15c., from Middle Dutch proppe "vine prop, support," of unknown origin. Probably related to Old High German pfropfo, German pfropfen "to prop," perhaps from Latin propago "a set, layer of a plant" (see propagation). Irish propa, Gaelic prop are from English.

noun support
verb hold up or lean against

Example sentences :

It has fixed rules which are the props of order, and will not swerve or bend in extreme cases.
Extract from : « Statesman » by Plato

Put up a forest of props (as at the Abbey) and keep off touch and contamination?
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

He felt as if the props had been kicked from beneath a line on which swung all his best linen.
Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton

Many of the walls are supported by props to prevent them from tumbling.
Extract from : « The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 » by Various

Besides, 7,000 props is not a big thing for a group of mines.
Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts

As a matter of fact I want the props, but I'd do it anyway to see you through.
Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts

The young manager watched the operations and took a tally of the props.
Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts

Except for columns and girders and some props, all the forming was used three times.
Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette

None but props ever places a piece of furniture on the stage.
Extract from : « The Art of Stage Dancing » by Ned Wayburn

My property room is well stocked, and you can have the use of the props.
Extract from : « A Pirate of Parts » by Richard Neville

Synonyms for props

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