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LYNCHPIN

\lˈɪnt͡ʃpɪn], \lˈɪnt‍ʃpɪn], \l_ˈɪ_n_tʃ_p_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of LYNCHPIN

2011 - English Dictionary Database
2006 - WordNet 3.0

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a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
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"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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