fulcrum - Definition from the MECHANICAL topic - TECHNOLOGY

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Topic: MECHANICAL

Date:	1600-1700
Language:	Latin
Origin:	'bedpost'

fulcrum
noun

ful‧crum

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plural fulcrums or fulcra See pronunciation table in "How to use dictionary" pages

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[countable]

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

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