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English noun: lynchpin

1. lynchpin (cognition) a central cohesive source of support and stability


SamplesFaith is his anchor.
The keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money.
He is the linchpin of this firm.


Synonymsanchor, backbone, keystone, linchpin, mainstay


Broader (hypernym)support

2. lynchpin (artifact) pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on


Synonymslinchpin


Broader (hypernym)pin









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