Definition of Fulcrum

the thing or individual upon which everything depends

Examples of Fulcrum in a sentence

The factory is the fulcrum of our town because most of our citizens work there.  🔊

In the small town, the judge is the fulcrum of the community who handles all of the town’s disputes.  🔊

The fulcrum of the new project is the concrete foundation which must support the entire building.  🔊

During the school meeting, Anthony acted as the fulcrum by making sure everyone got a chance to address the board.  🔊

The policeman’s dishonest actions were the fulcrum that caused his dismissal from the force.  🔊

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