A prop is something you use as a support, like a broom that serves as a prop to hold a door open. A prop is also something that goes on stage, like a garbage can in a Beckett play.

1. : property sense 3. stage props. 2. : something used in creating or enhancing a desired effect.

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[plural] US slang. 1. : something that is said to publicly thank and give special attention to someone for doing something : credit or recognition. Props to everyone that made this movie a success. All of the performers deserve mad props.