1. present participle of prop; supporting or holding up with a prop or brace

1. the action of supporting something with props or braces

Examples

• She was propping the door open with a brick.
• The workers were propping up the sagging ceiling with wooden beams.
• He sat propping his chin on his hand while reading.
• The propping of the old building required steel supports.
• They were propping their bikes against the fence.
• The propping system kept the excavation walls stable.
• She was propping herself up on pillows to read in bed.