borradh — meaning in English

English meaning

• fulcrum noun The fixed point on which a lever rests and turns.
• surge noun A sudden, powerful increase or rush.

Senses

borradh is used for these senses in English:

• fulcrum (mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.

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.

surge — full definition

1. noun A sudden, powerful increase or rush.
2. noun A sudden spike in electrical voltage or current.
3. verb To increase or move forward suddenly and powerfully.

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