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linchpin in Russian

linchpin in Russian is чека́, опо́ра — linchpin means a pin pushed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel from sliding off.

linchpin in Russian

чека́
noun
Pronounced: cheka
A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
опо́ра
noun
Pronounced: opora
(figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

What does "linchpin" mean?

  1. noun A pin pushed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel from sliding off.
    "The cart wheel came loose after the linchpin snapped."
  2. noun The person or thing that holds a system, plan, or organization together and is essential to its success.
    "She was the linchpin of the whole marketing team."
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linchpin in a sentence

  • The cart wheel came loose after the linchpin snapped.
  • She was the linchpin of the whole marketing team.
  • Reliable funding is the linchpin of the entire project.

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What is "linchpin" in Russian?

"linchpin" in Russian is чека́, опо́ра. linchpin means: A pin pushed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel from sliding off.

How do you pronounce чека́?

"linchpin" in Russian is чека́, pronounced "cheka".

How do you use "linchpin" in a sentence?

Example: "The cart wheel came loose after the linchpin snapped." In Russian, "linchpin" is чека́, опо́ра.

Are there other ways to say "linchpin" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "linchpin": чека́, опо́ра.

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