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PROPPING

(noun, verb)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Propping.

Propping - as a noun

A support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie

Example: "Before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
property15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
object17physical object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A propeller that rotates to push against air

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
airplane propellerairscrew13

Propping - as a verb

Support by placing against something solid or rigid

Example: "Shore and buttress an old building"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prop upshore8shore up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold8hold upsupport11sustain7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was propping up the ladder against the wall."
"He helped in propping the table to keep it stable."
"I watched as they were propping the fence with wooden beams."
"The actor was propping himself on the cane during the scene."
"She sat on the porch, propping her feet up on a stool."
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Word Game Points

Is PROPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, propping is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROPPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PROPPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, propping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROPPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PROPPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, propping is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROPPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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