Associations to the word «Linchpin»

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

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury