fulcrum
fulcrum
Definition
ful·crum (fo̵ol′krəm, ful′-)
noun pl. -·crums or -·cra--krə
- the support or point of support on which a lever turns in raising or moving something
- Zool. any structure that supports or acts like a fulcrum
- a means of exerting influence, pressure, etc.
Etymology: L, bedpost, support, akin to fulcire: see balk
fulcrum
Synonyms
fulcrum
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- lever: The oarlock is the pivot point for the oar; the fulcrum of the lever.
- event: Yet the fulcrum of events still appears to be Westminster.
Converse of object
- become: Jill's new porch has enriched the feel of her house " My new kitchen has become the fulcrum of the house.
- form: The Area Health Authorities of which there are to be circa 80 collectively form the fulcrum around which a unified Health Service will revolve.
- find: I do not know where a man finds the fulcrum that enables him to hold out against such a life.
- please: To anyone experiencing similar issues, please email Fulcrum.
- have: They all have a fulcrum ( pivot ), a load and an effort.
Preposition: for
- development: The GP condom scheme could be a useful fulcrum for the development of further work in this area.
Adjective modifier
- upper: Fit extra shims in equal numbers to the front and back of the upper fulcrum to reduce negative camber.
Modifies a noun
- leadership: The opinions expressed are the authors, and not necessarily those of the fulcrum leadership team.
- team: The opinions expressed are the authors, and not necessarily those of the fulcrum leadership team.
- forum: The new book is worth the creation of a new, positive fulcrum forum.
- point: I wonder if that seems to be right from the fulcrum point of view: I expect it was a canny paraphrase for disciplinary.
- newswatch: See fulcrum newswatch for various articles posted today on the crisis generated by the publications of the cartoons.
- thread: Perhaps a fulcrum forum thread could initiate a discussion.
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