linchpinnoun
also lynchpin uk/ˈlɪntʃ.pɪn/us/ˈlɪntʃ.pɪn/the linchpin of
the most important member of a group or part of a system, that holds together the other members or parts or makes it possible for them to operate as intended:
Woodford is the linchpin of the British athletics team.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Important and essential things
- -based
- amenity
- be-all
- big league
- biggie
- building block
- flagship
- grandaddy
- heavyweight
- hot button
- kernel
- keynote
- keystone
- nucleus
- pivot
- prerequisite
- priority
- requisite
- sine qua non
- supply
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