propping

[US]/ˈprɒpɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈprɑːpɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of supporting or holding something up
v.present participle of prop

Phrases & Collocations

propping up

propping against

propping open

propping forward

propping down

propping side

propping chair

propping wall

propping device

propping structure

Example Sentences

the child was propping up the books with a pillow.

he was propping the door open with a rock.

she is propping her feet on the coffee table.

they were propping the tent against the wind.

the artist was propping his canvas on an easel.

propping his chin on his hand, he stared into space.

she was propping her back against the wall for support.

propping the ladder against the house, he climbed up.

he was propping his bike against the fence.

propping her glasses on her nose, she began to read.

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