FULCRUM


Meaning of FULCRUM in English

ful ‧ crum /ˈfʊlkrəm, ˈfʌl-/ BrE AmE noun ( plural fulcrums or fulcra /-krə/) [countable]

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: 'bedpost' ]

the point on which a ↑ lever (=bar) turns, balances, or is supported in turning or lifting something

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