Associations to the word «Linchpin»
Noun
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Wiktionary
LINCHPIN, noun. A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle, so as to secure a wheel
LINCHPIN, noun. (figuratively) a central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.
Dictionary definition
LINCHPIN, noun. 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".
LINCHPIN, noun. Pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.