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linchpin
noun
pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- L
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- INCHPI
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn
Meaning
Definitions
noun
pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
noun
a central cohesive source of support and stability
“faith is his anchor”
In context
Example Sentences
faith is his anchor
the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
he is the linchpin of this firm
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