linchpin
the most important part
TRANSLATION
linchpin, lynchpin = der Achsnagel, der Dreh- und Angelpunkt, die Stütze (woerterbuch.info) --- GOOGLE INDEX linchpin, lynchpin: approximately 1,400,000 hits
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
The bottom line is that distributors have an exciting near-term opportunity to secure their role as the LINCHPIN in supply chain relationships.
(Progressive Distributor magazine)
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Canada is the LINCHPIN of the English-speaking world.
- Winston Churchill, at a luncheon in honour of Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King on September 4, 1941.
(Progressive Distributor magazine)
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Canada is the LINCHPIN of the English-speaking world.
- Winston Churchill, at a luncheon in honour of Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King on September 4, 1941.
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linchpin, lynchpin
noun
- a locking pin inserted in the end of a shaft, as in an axle, to prevent a wheel from slipping off
- a central cohesive element
(The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition)
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WORD ORIGIN
Etymology: derived from linspin (circa 1376), which was formed from the Middle English lins (axletree, a crossbar or rod supporting a vehicle such as a cart that has spindles on which the wheels turn).
Today, linchpin is primarily used in the figurative sense of something that is the key element, such as in Winston Churchill’s statement regarding Canada’s place in the English-speaking world. Was Churchill speaking linguistically? No, not really. After all, Canada is officially a bilingual country (French and English). To put his quote in context, one must read on:
"Canada, with those relations of friendly, affectionate intimacy with the United States on the one hand and with her unswerving fidelity to the British Commonwealth and the Motherland on the other, is the link which joins together these great branches of the human family, a link which, spanning the ocean, brings the continents into their true relation and will prevent in future generations any growth of division between the proud and the happy nations of Europe and the great countries which have come into existence in the New World."
Whether Canada has lived up to Churchill’s expectations as a great peacemaker is debatable. But with its vast nature reserves, gorgeous landscapes, cosmopolitan cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, and a relatively small population of friendly and easy-going people, Canada is a popular destination for European tourists.
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SYNONYMS
anchor, backbone, core, essence, foundation, heart, kernel, key, keystone, mainspring, pillar
(Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus)
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
"The linchpin of our new strategy will be 24/7/365 customer service hours."
noun
- a locking pin inserted in the end of a shaft, as in an axle, to prevent a wheel from slipping off
- a central cohesive element
(The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition)
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WORD ORIGIN
Etymology: derived from linspin (circa 1376), which was formed from the Middle English lins (axletree, a crossbar or rod supporting a vehicle such as a cart that has spindles on which the wheels turn).
Today, linchpin is primarily used in the figurative sense of something that is the key element, such as in Winston Churchill’s statement regarding Canada’s place in the English-speaking world. Was Churchill speaking linguistically? No, not really. After all, Canada is officially a bilingual country (French and English). To put his quote in context, one must read on:
"Canada, with those relations of friendly, affectionate intimacy with the United States on the one hand and with her unswerving fidelity to the British Commonwealth and the Motherland on the other, is the link which joins together these great branches of the human family, a link which, spanning the ocean, brings the continents into their true relation and will prevent in future generations any growth of division between the proud and the happy nations of Europe and the great countries which have come into existence in the New World."
Whether Canada has lived up to Churchill’s expectations as a great peacemaker is debatable. But with its vast nature reserves, gorgeous landscapes, cosmopolitan cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, and a relatively small population of friendly and easy-going people, Canada is a popular destination for European tourists.
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SYNONYMS
anchor, backbone, core, essence, foundation, heart, kernel, key, keystone, mainspring, pillar
(Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus)
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
"The linchpin of our new strategy will be 24/7/365 customer service hours."
