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Lynchpin

noun
1.
A central cohesive source of support and stability.  Synonyms: anchor, backbone, keystone, linchpin, mainstay.  "The keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money" , "He is the linchpin of this firm"
2.
Pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on.  Synonym: linchpin.






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Words linked to "Lynchpin" :   mainstay, support, keystone, linchpin, anchor, pin



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