What is another word for fulcrum?

Here are some words that can be used as synonyms for fulcrum, depending on the context:

General:

* Pivot point

* Lever point

* Support point

* Turning point (figuratively)

More technical:

* Center of rotation

* Axis of rotation

* Bearing point

* Pivot

Figurative:

* Crux

* Focal point

* Centerpiece

* Turning point

The best word to use depends on the specific context and the desired nuance.