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Nesa Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Propped up?

Hi,

What is the exact meaning of propprd up here? Is it the synonym of lean ?

Here it is:

"As Sally Stein points out, there is a recurrence in Lang's photography of a body that leans, a body that is propped up."

Thx
  

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Greetings, Nesa, yes, it is similar to 'lean'. It means 'positioned more or less upright by leaning against something else'. Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff

— Andriy Lapin

  • Greetings, Nesa, yes, it is similar to 'lean'.
  • It means 'positioned more or less upright by leaning against something else'.
  • Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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Greetings, Nesa,

yes, it is similar to 'lean'. It means 'positioned more or less upright by leaning against something else'.

Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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I really appreciate your reply. I thought maybe it could be similar to loll. Am I right?
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Yes, Nesa, they approximately signify the same thing, but with a difference: 'loll' has a slightly negative connotation, it means 'to recline, lean, or move in a lax, lazy, or indolent manner', as in

...knocks off for several days and lolls about in pajamas at home— E.P.Snow

...lolling about the beach— Oliver Herford

Respectfully
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Dear Gleb

It really helped me.

Regards,

Nesa
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Dear friend,

I am really glad this really helped. You might also find these useful as substitutes for loll: 'idle , lounge , sprawl'.

Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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