16
16
0
Word of the Day : October 19, 2018
linchpin
noun LINCH-pin
Definition :
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.
Did You Know ?
In his 1857 novel, Tom Brown's School Days, Thomas Hughes describes the "cowardly blackguard custom" of "taking the linch-pins out of the farmers' and bagmens' gigs at the fairs." The linchpin in question held the wheel on the gig and removing it made it likely that the wheel would come off as the vehicle moved. Such a pin was called a lynis in Old English; Middle English speakers added pin to form lynspin. By the early 20th century, English speakers were using linchpin for anything as critical to a complex situation as a linchpin is to a wagon, as when Winston Churchill, in 1930, wrote of Canada and the role it played in the relationship between Great Britain and the United States, that "no state, no country, no band of men can more truly be described as the linchpin of peace and world progress."
Examples :
Investors are betting that the new product line will be the linchpin that secures the company's place in the very competitive market in the years and decades to come.
"Saudi Arabia planned to take its giant oil company, Saudi Aramco, to the public markets. It was to be the linchpin of a grand economic vision, generating billions of dollars to pay for future-proofing the kingdom's economy, including huge investments in technology." — Michael J. de la Merced, The New York Times, 25 Aug. 2018.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Stephen F. Lt Col Charlie Brown LTC John Griscom Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Robert Thornton Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. CPT Scott Sharon @ TSgt David L. SSG Robert Webster SGT Gregory Lawritson Sgt Randy Wilber SGT (Join to see) CPL Dave Hoover SPC Douglas Bolton SPC Margaret Higgins SCPO Morris Ramsey PO1 H Gene Lawrence PO1 Tony Holland
linchpin
noun LINCH-pin
Definition :
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.
Did You Know ?
In his 1857 novel, Tom Brown's School Days, Thomas Hughes describes the "cowardly blackguard custom" of "taking the linch-pins out of the farmers' and bagmens' gigs at the fairs." The linchpin in question held the wheel on the gig and removing it made it likely that the wheel would come off as the vehicle moved. Such a pin was called a lynis in Old English; Middle English speakers added pin to form lynspin. By the early 20th century, English speakers were using linchpin for anything as critical to a complex situation as a linchpin is to a wagon, as when Winston Churchill, in 1930, wrote of Canada and the role it played in the relationship between Great Britain and the United States, that "no state, no country, no band of men can more truly be described as the linchpin of peace and world progress."
Examples :
Investors are betting that the new product line will be the linchpin that secures the company's place in the very competitive market in the years and decades to come.
"Saudi Arabia planned to take its giant oil company, Saudi Aramco, to the public markets. It was to be the linchpin of a grand economic vision, generating billions of dollars to pay for future-proofing the kingdom's economy, including huge investments in technology." — Michael J. de la Merced, The New York Times, 25 Aug. 2018.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Stephen F. Lt Col Charlie Brown LTC John Griscom Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Robert Thornton Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. CPT Scott Sharon @ TSgt David L. SSG Robert Webster SGT Gregory Lawritson Sgt Randy Wilber SGT (Join to see) CPL Dave Hoover SPC Douglas Bolton SPC Margaret Higgins SCPO Morris Ramsey PO1 H Gene Lawrence PO1 Tony Holland
Word of the Day: Linchpin
Posted from merriam-webster.com
Languages
Learning
Relationships
Posted 6 y ago
Responses: 7
11
11
0
Good evening my friend SGT John " Mac " McConnell I was exhausted and needed to rest this afternoon.
In my humble opinion, Lurch was the linchpin of the lighthearted lampoon which is The Adams Family which loosely and loquaciously brought laughter to the little people and big people across this land.
In a number of respects I have been a linchpin of faith in my family using the second definition.
At time some people probably considered me to be linchpin [first definition] impeding progress of their nefarious schemes.
FYI LTC John Griscom LTC Wayne Brandon CPT Jim Gallagher] 1SG John Millan MSgt John McGowanMSgt David M. SSgt Boyd HerrstSSG Diane R.SPC Andrew RossSSG Donald H "Don" BatesSP5 Jerry MuchaSGT John Meredith Sgt (Join to see) LCpl Emanuel W. SPC William WeedmanPO3 Steven Sherrill LTC Bill Koski SGM Steve Wettstein
In my humble opinion, Lurch was the linchpin of the lighthearted lampoon which is The Adams Family which loosely and loquaciously brought laughter to the little people and big people across this land.
In a number of respects I have been a linchpin of faith in my family using the second definition.
At time some people probably considered me to be linchpin [first definition] impeding progress of their nefarious schemes.
FYI LTC John Griscom LTC Wayne Brandon CPT Jim Gallagher] 1SG John Millan MSgt John McGowanMSgt David M. SSgt Boyd HerrstSSG Diane R.SPC Andrew RossSSG Donald H "Don" BatesSP5 Jerry MuchaSGT John Meredith Sgt (Join to see) LCpl Emanuel W. SPC William WeedmanPO3 Steven Sherrill LTC Bill Koski SGM Steve Wettstein
(11)
(0)
SrA John Monette
Col Ford, take all the time you need to rest. we have to think of ourselves first. otherwise, we won't be there for the ones that need us. have a heavenly weekend Colonel.
(8)
(0)
SGT John " Mac " McConnell
I concur with John and John. Great usage of the word of the day my friend LTC Stephen F. .
(1)
(0)
9
9
0
While Sgt Jones' unit was small in number their actions were the linchpin to the success of the exercise.
(9)
(0)
Lt Col Charlie Brown
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen I got to write all the Army awards when I was on a hoint tour, lol
(2)
(0)
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Lt Col Charlie Brown Ya, I wrote them for every service when at HQUSCENTCOM, and this was before most knew how to cut and paste.
(1)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google