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noun (pl2=fulcra)
- (mechanics): The pivot about which a lever turns.
- (military): NATO code name for the Soviet MiG?-29 aircraft.
Translations: - Dutch: draaipunt
- French: point d'appui
- German: Angelpunkt (1), Drehpunkt (1)
- Italian: fulcro (1)
- Spanish: pivote , punto de apoyo , fulcro
Etymology: From (term, fulcrum, , bedpost, foot of a couch, lang=la), from (term, fulcio, fulciÅ, prop up, support).
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