Meaning
- (noun) A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
- (noun) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.
Letter breakdown
- Lynchpin contains 8 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 18.
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- abetters
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Reader questions
What does Lynchpin mean?
A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
How many letters are in Lynchpin?
Lynchpin has 8 letters.
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