Propped vs Supported - What's the difference?

propped | supported |

As verbs the difference between propped and supported

is that propped is (prop) while supported is (support).

As an adjective supported is

held in position, especially from below.

propped

English

Verb

(head)

(prop)

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 ----

supported

English

Adjective

(en adjective)

Held in position, especially from below.

Furnished with corroborating evidence.

Helped or aided.

Having supporters.

Antonyms

* unsupported

Verb

(head)

(support)