HyperDic: lynchpin

English > 2 senses of the word lynchpin:
NOUNcognitionlynchpin, anchor, mainstay, keystone, backbone, linchpina central cohesive source of support and stability
artifactlynchpin, linchpinpin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
English > lynchpin: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA central cohesive source of support and stability.
Synonymsanchor, mainstay, keystone, backbone, linchpin
BroadersupportSomething providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
Spanishpilar, puntal
Catalanàncora
English > lynchpin: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningpin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on.
Synonymlinchpin
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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