point d'appui — meaning in English

English meaning

• foothold noun A secure place to put one's foot when climbing.
• fulcrum noun The fixed point on which a lever rests and turns.

Senses

point d'appui is used for these senses in English:

• foothold (climbing) A solid grip with the feet.
• fulcrum (mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.

foothold — full definition

1. noun A secure place to put one's foot when climbing.
2. noun A secure position from which further progress can be made (figurative).

fulcrum — full definition

1. noun The fixed point on which a lever rests and turns.
2. noun Figuratively, the central point on which everything else depends.