fulcrums

Variant of fulcrum

fulcrum definition

ful·crum (fo̵ol′krəm, ful′-)

noun pl. fulcrums -·crums or fulcra -·cra (-krə)

    1. the support or point of support on which a lever turns in raising or moving something
    2. Zool. any structure that supports or acts like a fulcrum
  2. a means of exerting influence, pressure, etc.

Etymology: L, bedpost, support, akin to fulcire: see balk

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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