LYNCHPIN

• (noun) pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on

  synonyms : linchpin

• (noun) a central cohesive source of support and stability

  "faith is his anchor", "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money", "he is the linchpin of this firm"

  synonyms : anchor , backbone , keystone , linchpin , mainstay

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