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fulcrum

/ˈfʌlkɹəm/ noun · British & US
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What does fulcrum mean?

noun

A pivot point or turning point, especially in a mechanism or a situation. A bar or beam that serves as a pivot point in a lever.

Example

"The fulcrum of the seesaw was worn out, making it difficult to balance."

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