Synonyms for

Fulcrum

Verb / ˈfʊlkrʌm / Another word for fulcrum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A fulcrum is the point of support or pivot on which a lever rests or is supported.

Synonyms & similar words

pivot support center prop base foundation fixture stay backbone mainstay bulwark pillar post column abutment brace rest stay anchor

Example sentences

  1. The fulcrum helps the lever move up and down.
  2. The seesaw needs a fulcrum in the middle to work.
  3. The bridge's strength relies on its fulcrum.
  4. He placed the fulcrum under the heavy object to lift it.
  5. Without a fulcrum, the lever would be useless.

Quotes

  • Give me a fulcrum on which to rest, and I will move the world. - Archimedes
  • The fulcrum of justice is truth. - John Adams
  • A fulcrum point is the point of power. - William James

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