to support, or prevent from falling, with or as if with a prop (often fol. by up )

to prop an old fence; to prop up an unpopular government.

to rest (a thing) against a support

He propped his cane against the wall.

to support or sustain (often fol. by up ).

a stick, rod, pole, beam, or other rigid support.

a person or thing serving as a support or stay

His father is his financial prop.

verb

drop , fall

noun

aid , assistance , brace , buttress , column , mainstay , post , shore , stanchion , stay , strengthener , strut , truss , underpinning , crutch

verb

bear up , bolster , brace , buoy , buttress , carry , maintain , rest , set , shore , stand , stay , strengthen , support , sustain , truss , underprop , uphold , lean , leg , shore up , staff , stilt