transitive. To prop, support with a prop. Often with up. Also figurative.

transitive. To prop up; to support or strengthen with shores. Also in figurative context.

transitive. To support or keep from falling by or as if by a prop; to keep in position with a prop, or with something used as a prop; to hold up or…

transitive. To support with a prop or props; to keep firm or upright with some form of material support. (Common in 17th cent.)

with up: To prop up, sustain.

transitive. To prop up, brace, or support; (also) to bar, jam, block up.

To support or shore up with a wedge; to wedge up; to prop. Often with up.

To support or prop up (a post, etc.) by means of a strut or spur; to strengthen with spurs.

transitive. To prop up, support.

transitive. To prop or support with spurns.

transferred. To support with poles.