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Pivot Point Crossword Clue

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noun

• a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

• in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations

• the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged

• a group of countries in special alliance

• the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

• the center around which something rotates

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noun

• the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque

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noun

• a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

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New York Times23 Jan 2020 Across 24
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