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fulcrum
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈfulkɾu/ful·cro
Definition
1The point on which a lever rests or is supported and about which it pivots; a central or crucial element.
Usage examples
“The rock served as a fulcrum for the lever.”
“Trust is the fulcrum of any successful relationship.”
Common combinations
pivotal pointserve as a fulcrumcentral fulcrum