linchpin
suomi-englanti sanakirjalinchpin englannista suomeksi
sokkanaula
keskeinen tekijä, ydinhenkilö
Substantiivi
Verbi
linchpin englanniksi
A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
(syn)
1376–7, ''Compotus Roll Hyde Manor'' (In the manuscript deeds of Westminster Abbey)
- In ij camellis ferri vocatis lynspins emptis pro carectis iiijd.
(quote-journal)
A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.
(quote-book)
To adopt as, or serve as, a central cohesive source of stability and security.
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