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Definitions for Lynchpin
ˈlɪntʃˌpɪnlynch·pin
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Princeton's WordNet
anchor, mainstay, keystone, backbone, linchpin, lynchpinnoun
a central cohesive source of support and stability
"faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
linchpin, lynchpinnoun
pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
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lynchpinnoun
a pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle, so as to secure a wheel
lynchpinnoun
a central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.
Etymology: From lynspin, from lynis (a pin securing a wheel to an axle). Figurative use attested from the mid 20th Century.
Wikipedia
lynchpin
A linchpin, also spelled linch pin, lynchpin, or lynch pin, is a fastener used to prevent a wheel or other part from sliding off the axle upon which it is riding. The word is first attested in the late fourteenth century and derives from Middle English elements meaning "axletree pin".Securing implements onto the three-point hitch of a tractor is an example of application. Linchpins may also be used in place of an R-clip for securing hitch pins.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Lynchpin in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Lynchpin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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