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fulcrum

The correct spelling is fulcrum.

How to pronounce fulcrum

/ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/
noun

IPA: /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/

Say it like: Ful-cru-m

The correct spelling is fulcrum. The support about which a lever pivots. For example: "It is possible to flick food across the table using your fork as a lever and your finger as a fulcrum."

Usage Examples

It is possible to flick food across the table using your fork as a lever and your finger as a fulcrum.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The support about which a lever pivots.
  2. 2.A crux or pivot; a central point.

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