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Prop meaning in Urdu

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noun

A stick or structure used to support something and keep it from falling.

سہارا، تیکھی لکڑی، ڈنڈا

sahara, teekhi lakdi, danda

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Prop in a sentence — with Urdu

  • He used a wooden stick to prop the broken gate open safely.

    اس نے ٹٹے ہوئے دروازے کو محفوظ طریقے سے کھلا رکھنے کے لیے لکڑی کا ایک ڈنڈا استعمال کیا۔

    Us ne tute huwe darwaze ko mehfooz tareeqay se khula rakhne ke liye lakri ka aik danda istemal kiya.

  • The actor forgot to bring his essential stage prop for the school play.

    اداکار اسکول کے ڈرامے کے لیے اپنا ضروری اسٹیج کا سامان لانا بھول گیا۔

    Adakar school ke drama ke liye apna zaroori stage ka saman lana bhool gaya.

  • She propped her heavy math book against the wall on her desk.

    اس نے اپنی بھاری ریاضی کی کتاب میز پر دیوار کے ساتھکا سہارا دے کر رکھی۔

    Us ne apni bhaari riyazi ki kitab mez par deewar ke sath sahara de kar rakhi.

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Similar and opposite words

Similar: supportbracestaypillar

Opposite: destabilizeweaken

Tip for learners

Students often confuse the noun 'prop' (support or stage item) with the verb 'proper' or adjective 'proper'. Remember 'prop' is short for property in theatre or a support structure.

prop vs proper: Proper means correct or suitable, whereas prop is a support or object.

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