A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
The propeller of an aircraft.
An item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc.
An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
Any of the seashells in the game of props.
A proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.
The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
propellant (“rocket fuel”)
To support or shore up something.
To play rugby in the prop position.
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.
To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.