Associations to the word «Fulcrum»

Wiktionary

FULCRUM, noun. (mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.
FULCRUM, proper noun. (military) NATO code name for the Soviet MiG-29 aircraft.

Dictionary definition

FULCRUM, noun. The pivot about which a lever turns.

Wise words

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