prop vs sprag
sprag vs propprop and sprag both are nouns.
prop is a verb but sprag is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prop | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| sprag | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
sprag is a hyponym of
prop; that is, sprag is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
prop:
- prop: a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
- sprag: a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
Other hyponyms of prop include
pitprop, friction prop, friction yielding prop, mechanical yielding prop.
| prop (noun) | sprag (noun) |
|---|---|
| a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling | a chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline |
| a propeller that rotates to push against air | a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine |
| any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie |
| prop (verb) | sprag (verb) |
|---|---|
| support by placing against something solid or rigid |
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