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Prop vs Abutment - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between prop and abutment

is that prop is an object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports while abutment is the point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.

As a verb prop

is to support or shore up something.

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 ----

    abutment

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
  • (engineering, architecture) The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.
  • (engineering) A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.
  • Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.
  • The state of abutting.
  • (architecture) That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.
  • (dentistry) The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.
  • A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.
    • The fulcrum acted as an abutment .

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