| Library / English Dictionary |
LINCHPIN
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
Synonyms:
linchpin; lynchpin
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("linchpin" is a kind of...):
pin (a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A central cohesive source of support and stability
Example:
he is the linchpin of this firm
Synonyms:
anchor; backbone; keystone; linchpin; lynchpin; mainstay
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("linchpin" is a kind of...):
support (something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest)
