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The correct spelling is propped.
How to pronounce propped
verb
Say it like: Pro-ppe-d
The correct spelling is propped. (sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something. For example: "Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing."
Usage Examples
“Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing.”
Definition
verb
- 1.(sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something.
- 2.To play rugby in the prop position
- 3.(usually with "up" - see prop up) To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.
- 4.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.
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