linchpin

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/

Noun

linchpin (plural linchpins)

1. A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
2. (figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

Translations

• French: cheville, cheville ouvrière
• German: Achsnagel, Lünse
• Portuguese: chaveta
• Russian: чека́

Translations

• French: cheville ouvrière, pivot
• German: Angelpunkt
• Portuguese: baluarte
• Russian: опо́ра

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