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Showing words for LINCHPIN using the English dictionary

8 Letter Words for Linchpin

linchpin

7 Letter Words for Linchpin

inchpin

6 Letter Words for Linchpin

chinin, inclip, linpin, nichil, philic

5 Letter Words for Linchpin

chili, linch, linin, lipic, lipin, nihil, pichi, pilch, pilin, pinch, pinic

4 Letter Words for Linchpin

chil, chin, chip, clin, clip, hili, inch, incl, ipil, lich, liin, linn, phil, pich, pili

3 Letter Words for Linchpin

chi, chn, cli, cpi, cpl, hcl, hic, hin, hip, ich, ihi, ihp, inc, inn, iph, ipl, lin, lip, lpn, nil, nip, pci, phi, pic, pil, pin, pli

Definitions for Linchpin

[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: The monarchy was the linchpin of the nation's traditions and society.
[3] a pin placed transversely through an axle to keep a wheel in position
[4] a person or thing regarded as an essential or coordinating element the linchpin of the company

Words related to Linchpin

pillar, backbone, bulwark, mainstay, foundation, keystone, essential, strength, buttress, standby, sinew, prop, supporter, crutch, stay, brace, anchor, staff, maintainer, sustainer

Words nearby Linchpin

linalool, linalyl acetate, linares, linaria, linarite, linchpin, lincoln, lincoln center, lincoln green, lincoln memorial, lincoln park

Origin of Linchpin

1350–1400; unexplained alteration of Middle English lynspin, equivalent to lyns, Old English lynis axle-pin (cognate with German Lünse ) + pin pin

Word origin for Linchpin

C14 lynspin, from Old English lynis

Synonyms for Linchpin

basic idea, basis, center, core, cornerstone, criterion, crux, gist, heart, idea, kernel, mainspring, marrow, measure, motive, nub, pith, principle, root, source, spring, standard, substance