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prop
/prɒp/
noun
1 A pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position.
1.1 A person or thing that is a major source of support or assistance.
Origin
Late Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch proppe ‘support (for vines)’.
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As Bob built his fence, he used props to hold the posts in place.

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