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Meaning of propped

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

propped

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: 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.

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.