Associations to the word «Lynchpin»

Wiktionary

LYNCHPIN, noun. A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle, so as to secure a wheel
LYNCHPIN, noun. (figuratively) a central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

Dictionary definition

LYNCHPIN, 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".
LYNCHPIN, noun. Pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on.

Wise words

Hope is the word which God has written on the brow of every man.
Victor Hugo