HyperDic: linchpin

English > 2 senses of the word linchpin:
NOUNcognitionlinchpin, anchor, mainstay, keystone, backbone, lynchpina central cohesive source of support and stability
artifactlinchpin, lynchpinpin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
linchpin > pronunciation
Soundslih'nchpih.n
RhymesAdrenalin ... zeppelin / Zeppelin: 223 rhymes with ihn...
English > linchpin: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA central cohesive source of support and stability.
Example "he is the linchpin of this firm"
Synonymsanchor, mainstay, keystone, backbone, lynchpin
BroadersupportSomething providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
Spanishpilar, puntal
Catalanàncora
English > linchpin: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningpin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on.
Synonymlynchpin
BroaderpinA small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
Spanishpezonera
Catalanclàvia, xaveta

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