A physical prop or brace used to support something, such as a pole or stick placed against a wall or door to keep it from moving.
I put a prop against the fence that was about to fall over.
I wedged a brace to keep the door from closing.
Rare kanji spelling; the kana form is strongly preferred.
Rare kanji spelling; the kana form is strongly preferred.
Derived from the verb つっかう (to prop up), with the continuative form used as a noun. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.