Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.
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Fulcrum
/ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/
Synonyms for "fulcrum" (95 found)
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8 total sentences available.
When you push yourself off the ground, the ball of your foot functions as a fulcrum.
Source: tatoeba (11125325)
The fulcrum needs to be closer to the center.
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It is possible to flick food across the table using your fork as a lever and your finger as a fulcrum.
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