Lynchpin

noun

A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
  2. (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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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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