n. (pl. fulcra or fulcrums) 1 the point against which a lever is placed to get a purchase or on which it turns or is supported. 2 the means by which influence etc. is brought to bear.
[ L, = post of a couch, f. fulcire to prop ]
n. (pl. fulcra or fulcrums) 1 the point against which a lever is placed to get a purchase or on which it turns or is supported. 2 the means by which influence etc. is brought to bear.
[ L, = post of a couch, f. fulcire to prop ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012