Definitions for linchpin
ˈlɪntʃˌpɪnlinch·pin

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. 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"

2. linchpin, lynchpinnoun

   pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. linchpinnoun

   a pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle, so as to secure a wheel

2. linchpinnoun

   a central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

3. Etymology: lynspin, compound of lins 'axletree' and pin, from lynis 'linchpin', from *luniso (compare Lünse), from (compare olwyn 'wheel', ołn 'shoulder', āṇís). Figurative use attested from the mid-20th century.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Linchpinnoun

   An iron pin, that keeps the wheel on the axle-tree. Dict.

   Etymology: linch and pin.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Linchpin

   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.

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1. linchpin

   A linchpin is an element, factor, or person that holds, connects, or unifies various parts together. In a more literal sense, it refers to a pin passed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel in position. In a metaphorical sense, it's something or someone that plays a crucial role in a system, organization, or operation, ensuring that it functions properly and efficiently.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Linchpinnoun

   a pin used to prevent the wheel of a vehicle from sliding off the axletree

2. Etymology: [AS. lynis the axletree; akin to D. luns linchpin, OS. lunisa, LG. lunse, G. lnse, OHG. lun peg, bolt.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Linchpin

   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 14th 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. The word "linchpin" is also used figuratively to mean "something [or someone] that holds the various elements of a complicated structure together."

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Linchpin

   linsh′pin, n. a pin used to keep the wheel of a carriage on the axle-tree. [Properly linspin, 'axle-pin'—obs. linse, axle, and pin.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of linchpin in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of linchpin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of linchpin in a Sentence

1. George Papadopoulos:

   I went from a pariah within that world to now a potential linchpin to uncovering potential surveillance abuse and other illicit behavior by the previous administration.

2. Dan Ives:

   The China growth stories is the top of the list for Tesla, this is their key market, we believe 40 % of their sales will come from there next year. I think that's the linchpin to the stock going up or down.

3. Fabian Zuleeg:

   Germany was always the linchpin in compromises, now Germany will closely consider what is our national interest and then act accordingly. It's changing the whole dynamics of decision-making at a European level.

4. David Brown:

   That's the linchpin to solving all crimes, perceptions of crime, perception of safety and actual safety.

5. Enbridge Inc:

   This is the linchpin of our market access strategy, we will compete against waterborne imports.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=linchpin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Linchpin
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=linchpin
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linchpin
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linchpin
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=linchpin
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=linchpin