Pallir vs Prop - What's the difference?

As a noun prop is

an object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports or prop can be (theater|film) an item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform contraction of "property" or prop can be the propeller of an aircraft or prop can be a proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.

As a verb prop is

to support or shore up something.

pallir

Not English

Pallir has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'pallir':

plyer, poler, poller, player, pallor, peeler, pillar, polar, plier, paler, puller, piler, piller, pooler, pallier, plower, pyllour, pilour, puler, pillier

prop

English

Etymology 1

Akin to German Pfropfen and Danish proppe, compare Latin

Noun

(en noun)

An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.

They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop .

(rugby) The player who is next to the hooker in a scrum.

One of the seashells in the game of props.

Verb

(propp)

To support or shore up something.

Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing.

Etymology 2

Abbreviation of property.

Noun

(en noun)

(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform. Contraction of "property".

They used the trophy as a prop in the movie.

Usage notes

* In stagecraft, usually the term (term) is reserved for an object with which an actor or performer interacts (e.g., a glass, a book or a weapon). Larger items adding to the scene, (e.g. chairs) are considered part of the set. * Props are often non-functional. A prop that is required to function is a "practical" prop.

Etymology 3

Abbreviation of propeller.

Noun

(en noun)

The propeller of an aircraft.

Etymology 4

Abbreviation of proposition.

Noun

(en noun)

A proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.

Derived terms

* prop wash * warm prop ----