linchpin

as inkeynote/keystone

as inmainstay
as inkeynote
as incornerstone

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Synonyms for linchpin

noun essence, theme

More words related to linchpin

cornerstone

noun. vital element

keynote

noun. theme

keynote/keystone

noun. essence, theme

keynotes

noun. theme

keystones

noun. essence, theme

mainstay

noun. chief support

Word Origin & History

also linch-pin, late 14c., earlier linspin, from Middle English lins "axletree" (see linch) + pin (n.). The peg that holds a wheel on an axle; now mainly figurative.

Example Sentences for linchpin

When the linchpin comes out on his side, there'll be a jerk, I tell you!

I will try to be brave, ma'am; but I really did try to put the linchpin back.

If an axle had broken or a linchpin loosened the race would have been lost.

A linchpin had fallen out, and permitted one of the wheels to slide off.

Linchpin, linsh′pin, n. a pin used to keep the wheel of a carriage on the axle-tree.

That I driv yer honour the last three miles without a linchpin!

This thin wedge end of the drawbolt is placed under the end of the linchpin.

Upon inspection, the losses of the day were found to be one linchpin and one pair of pantaloons.

His famous monologue with his imaginary friend "Linchpin" invariably brought the house down.

If Boston is the hub of the universe, Concord might be considered as the linchpin which holds it on.