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prop in German

prop in German is Unterstützung, Stütze, Requisit — prop means an object used to support something, or to keep it in place.

prop in German

Unterstützung
noun
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
Stütze
noun
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
Requisit
noun
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
Accessoire
noun
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
Ausstattung
noun
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
Requisite
noun
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
Propeller
noun
The propeller of an aircraft or boat.
abstützen
verb
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
aufbocken
verb
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
halten
verb
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
stützen
verb
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
unterstützen
verb
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.

What does "prop" mean?

  1. noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
    "They used a wooden pole as a prop to hold up the sagging fence."
  2. noun An object used on a stage or film set to help tell the story.
    "The knife on set was just a rubber prop, not a real weapon."
  3. noun A proposition on an election ballot.
    "Voters will decide on the new prop this November."
  4. verb To support something by placing an object under or against it.
    "He propped the door open with a brick."
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prop in a sentence

  • They used a wooden pole as a prop to hold up the sagging fence.
  • The knife on set was just a rubber prop, not a real weapon.
  • Voters will decide on the new prop this November.
  • He propped the door open with a brick.

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What is "prop" in German?

"prop" in German is Unterstützung, Stütze, Requisit. prop means: An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.

How do you use "prop" in a sentence?

Example: "They used a wooden pole as a prop to hold up the sagging fence." In German, "prop" is Unterstützung, Stütze, Requisit.

Are there other ways to say "prop" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "prop": Unterstützung, Stütze, Requisit, Accessoire, Ausstattung, Requisite.

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