lynchpin

lynch·pin

L0177500 (lĭnch′pĭn′)n. Variant of linchpin.

lynchpin

(ˈlɪntʃˌpɪn) n a variant spelling of linchpin

linch•pin

(ˈlɪntʃˌpɪn)

n. 1. a pin inserted through the end of an axletree to keep the wheel on. 2. something that holds the various elements of a complicated structure together. [1350–1400; alter. of Middle English lynspin <lyns, Old English lynis linchpin (c. Old Saxon lunisa, Middle High German luns(e))]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	lynchpin - 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"backbone, keystone, linchpin, mainstay, anchorsupport - something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"
	2.	lynchpin - pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel onlinchpinpin - a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things

lynchpin

linchpinnoun driving force, director, chief, principal, co-ordinator, cornerstone, mainstay He's the lynchpin of our team.

Translations

sikringsplint