prop vs hold up

hold up vs prop

prop is a noun but hold up is not a noun.

prop and hold up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prop	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold up is a hypernym of prop; that is, hold up is a word with a broader meaning than prop:

prop: support by placing against something solid or rigid
hold up: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

Other hypernyms of prop include hold, support, sustain.

prop (noun)	hold up (noun)
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
a propeller that rotates to push against air
any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie

prop (verb)	hold up (verb)
support by placing against something solid or rigid	cause to be slowed down or delayed
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
	rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
	continue to live and avoid dying
	resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
	resist or confront with resistance

Difference between prop and hold up

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