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/ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/ · linch·pin
noun
- A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device. The mechanic used a linchpin to secure the wheel in place.
- A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation. The CEO was the linchpin of the company, and her departure caused significant instability.
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Did you know? The term 'linchpin' is often used in business and management to describe a key employee or project that holds an organization together.