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lynchpin Meaning & Definition

What Does Lynchpin Mean?

Lynchpin is a noun that means Alternative form of linchpin. As a verb, it means Alternative form of linchpin.

Lynchpin: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, verb
Synonymsanchor, linchpin and backbone
Plurallynchpins
Verb formslynchpins, lynchpinning, lynchpinned

Lynchpin Definition (Noun)

  1. Alternative form of linchpin.

Lynchpin as a Verb

  1. Alternative form of linchpin.

Noun

  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. A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

Synonyms of Lynchpin

Lynchpin synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

lynchpin (plural lynchpins)

lynchpin (third-person singular simple present lynchpins, present participle lynchpinning, simple past and past participle lynchpinned)

Words That Rhyme With Lynchpin

inchpin

Frequently Asked Questions About Lynchpin

Is lynchpin a noun or a verb?

Lynchpin is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for lynchpin?

You can replace lynchpin with words such as anchor, linchpin and backbone. See the full list of lynchpin synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of lynchpin?

The plural of lynchpin is lynchpins.

What is the past tense of lynchpin?

The past tense of lynchpin is lynchpinned. The present participle is lynchpinning.

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