lynchpin

noun

lynch·​pin

less common spelling of linchpin

1

: a locking pin inserted crosswise (as through the end of an axle or shaft)

2

: one that serves to hold together parts or elements that exist or function as a unit

the linchpin in the defense's case

Examples of lynchpin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Acting as a lynchpin to the family, and a bridge between her husband and son, is Bruno’s mother Diana (Sofía Espinosa), the most grounded of the trio. —Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026

The lynchpin was an American distributor. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 May 2026

China has been the lynchpin in the rollout of transformative technologies in Africa over the past decade — Huawei alone has built around 70% of the continent’s 4G networks. —Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 7 May 2026

Cirelli, long the Lightning’s defensive lynchpin up front, has passed some of his defensive workload to teammate Yanni Gourde, but Tampa Bay still won Cirelli’s minutes by a stunning 60-29 ratio. —Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 May 2026

Rhymes for lynchpin

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin