Masculine
pivot
Meaning
- pivot
- fulcrum
- lynchpin
- taproot
Concepts
Synonyms
collet
point d’appui
point d’équilibre
point essentiel
point milieu
homme clé
personnage central
rivet d’éventail
fulcrum
maillon tournant
trackpoint
bouton de pointage
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pi.vo/
Etymology
In summary
Inherited from Old French pivot, of uncertain origin. Compare Catalan piu (“pivot”), Spanish púa (“sharp point, spike”).
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