| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | adhesive | substance for bonding materials |
| 2. | antique | old collectible object |
| 3. | balance | stable distribution of weight |
| 4. | balsa | lightweight craft wood |
| 5. | bin | container for small props |
| 6. | blueprint | technical construction drawing |
| 7. | bolt | fastener used with a nut |
| 8. | brace | support piece for stability |
| 9. | breakaway | safely shattering prop |
| 10. | build | construct a prop or set |
| 11. | casters | small wheels on props |
| 12. | catalog | organized list of items |
| 13. | checkout | signing items out for use |
| 14. | consumable | prop used up during performance |
| 15. | contact cement | instant-bonding adhesive |
| 16. | continuity | consistency between scenes |
| 17. | crate | sturdy box for transport |
| 18. | cue | signal for an action |
| 19. | database | digital record system |
| 20. | decanter | stoppered serving bottle |
| 21. | dimension | measured extent of something |
| 22. | disguise | altered appearance to deceive |
| 23. | drafting | making technical drawings |
| 24. | dummy | fake version of an object |
| 25. | durability | ability to withstand wear |
| 26. | dye | coloring agent for materials |
| 27. | easel | stand for displaying items |
| 28. | epoxy | strong two-part adhesive |
| 29. | ergonomics | design for comfortable handling |
| 30. | eye bolt | bolt with a looped head |
| 31. | fabrication | making a prop from scratch |
| 32. | fastener | device that joins parts |
| 33. | faux | made to imitate another material |
| 34. | fixture | attached functional fitting |
| 35. | flask | small narrow-necked container |
| 36. | foamcore | lightweight rigid board |
| 37. | furniture | movable set item |
| 38. | gaff tape | strong cloth stage tape |
| 39. | glassware | drinking vessels made of glass |
| 40. | goblet | stemmed drinking cup |
| 41. | grommet | reinforced hole ring |
| 42. | hand prop | prop handled by an actor |
| 43. | hardware | metal fittings and fixtures |
| 44. | hero prop | featured prop seen clearly |
| 45. | hinge | jointed hardware for movement |
| 46. | hot glue | melted adhesive from glue gun |
| 47. | inventory | complete list of props |
| 48. | lantern | portable enclosed light |
| 49. | latch | catch that keeps closed |
| 50. | latex | rubber material for effects |
| 51. | lectern | stand for reading notes |
| 52. | ledger | book for recorded accounts |
| 53. | load-in | bringing materials into venue |
| 54. | load-out | removing materials from venue |
| 55. | maintenance | keeping items in working order |
| 56. | map | drawn representation of an area |
| 57. | maquette | small model of a design |
| 58. | measurement | determining size or amount |
| 59. | mock-up | full-size rough model |
| 60. | molding | creating or using a mold |
| 61. | muslin | plain cotton scenic fabric |
| 62. | notebook | book of blank pages |
| 63. | ornament | decorative object or detail |
| 64. | paint | colored coating for surfaces |
| 65. | plywood | layered wood sheet |
| 66. | portability | ease of moving an item |
| 67. | practical | working prop with real function |
| 68. | preset | placing props before performance |
| 69. | primer | base coat before painting |
| 70. | prop | any object used onstage |
| 71. | prototype | first working model |
| 72. | repair | fixing damaged props |
| 73. | replica | copy of an original item |
| 74. | reset | returning props after use |
| 75. | resin | hard-setting casting material |
| 76. | road case | protective transport case |
| 77. | run sheet | ordered list of show actions |
| 78. | safety cable | backup cable preventing falls |
| 79. | sandbag | weighted bag for securing items |
| 80. | screw | threaded metal fastener |
| 81. | sealant | protective surface coating |
| 82. | set dressing | decorative objects for a set |
| 83. | shelving | storage surfaces for items |
| 84. | spike tape | floor-marking stage tape |
| 85. | stand-in | temporary substitute item |
| 86. | storage | keeping props when unused |
| 87. | strike | remove set after production |
| 88. | template | pattern used as a guide |
| 89. | tie line | cord for securing scenery |
| 90. | touch-up | small cosmetic repair |
| 91. | tracking | monitoring prop location and use |
| 92. | tray | flat carrier for items |
| 93. | trim | decorative finishing material |
| 94. | trunk | large storage chest |
| 95. | upholstery | padding and fabric covering |
| 96. | valise | small travel bag |
| 97. | Velcro | hook-and-loop fastener |
| 98. | vial | small bottle for liquid |
| 99. | vintage | from an earlier period |
| 100. | washer | flat ring for fastening |