A fulcrumthe support a lever rests on while it moves is the fixed point that a levera rigid bar used to lift or move something turns around. It is the central support or pivota central pin or point something rotates around that makes movement possible in a lever system.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈfʊlkrəm/
Easy pronunciation: FUL-krum (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Fulcrum Meaning
the fixed point a lever balances and turns on
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the pivot about which a lever turns
Example: The seesaw moved up and down around the fulcrum in the middle.
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Common Mistakes
- Using fulcrum to mean any support or important point in a general way, when it specifically refers to the pivot point of a lever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does fulcrum mean?
A fulcrum is the fixed pivot point that a lever turns around.
What is a simple example of fulcrum in a sentence?
The seesaw moved up and down around the fulcrum in the middle.
Is fulcrum a noun or a verb?
Fulcrum is a noun.
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