lynchpin Definition
lynch·pin (linc̸h′pin′)
noun
lynchpin Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- system: The Congress, which he had led and which was the lynchpin of the system of governance, has disintegrated.
- defense: OxCERT ( Oxford's Computer Emergency Response Team ) is the lynchpin of these defenses.
- power: Behind it, no less a goal than to bring down the lynchpin of Arab power, Saudi Arabia.
- team: And since joining the Blades in 2003 he has become the lynchpin of a team which relies on a solid bedrock.
- theory: For many years taken as the lynchpin of economic theory, more recent times have seen a profound questioning of the concept of equilibrium.
- success: Beforehand, the Sultan of Slide had romped to a paid 14+1 maximum and was once again the lynchpin of the eventual 19-point success.
Converse of object
- become: Macedonia became the lynchpin in Greek affairs during the 4th century BC.
- attack: Ben Burgess is the attacking lynchpin through which City can develop most of their attacks.
- remain: The travel option remains the lynchpin of Irish government policy on abortion.
- form: Indeed, risk assessments form the lynchpin of health and safety management.
Preposition: in
structure: The lynchpin in the structure is an offshore IBC, most often formed in BVI.
Adjective modifier
creative: It's fairly well known that the main creative lynchpin behind Gorillaz is Damon Albarn.
Noun used with modifier
midfield: Staying John Welsh - Showed real signs of quality at times, and 2006/07 could be the season he becomes our midfield lynchpin.
Browse dictionary entries near lynchpin
- ‹ Lynchburg
- ‹ Lynch, Peter
- ‹ lynch law
- ‹ lynch
- ‹ lyncean
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- ‹ lymphoma
- ‹ lymphokine
- ‹ lymphoid
- ‹ lymphogranuloma

