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prop

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prop
Rugby either of the forwards at either end of the front row of a scrum

prop [präp]
(mining engineering)
Underground supporting post set across the lode, seam, bed, or other opening.


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Filled with this affectionate and touching sorrow, he had solemnly confided her to his son Sampson as an invaluable auxiliary; and from the old gentleman's decease to the period of which we treat, Miss Sally Brass had been the prop and pillar of his business.
So I kindled the shavings; helped prop up the innocent little idol; offered him burnt biscuit with Queequeg; salamed before him twice or thrice; kissed his nose; and that done, we undressed and went to bed, at peace with our own consciences and all the world.
said Joseph, giving a thud with his prop on the floor, and assuming an authoritative air.
 
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