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Linchpin

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A linchpin, also spelled linch pin, lynchpin, or lynch pin, is a fastener used to prevent a wheel or other part from sliding off the axle upon which it is riding. [1]

13 relations: Axle, Circle cotter, Fastener, Hairpin clip, Middle English, Online Etymology Dictionary, Paywall, R-clip, Split pin, Spring pin, Three-point hitch, Tractor, Wheel.

Axle

An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear.

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Circle cotter

A circle cotter, also known as a cotter ring or split ring, is a formed wire fastener that is shaped like a circle, hence the name.

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Fastener

A fastener (US English) or fastening (UK English) is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together.

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Hairpin clip

A hairpin clip, also known as a retaining pin, is a type of formed wire used on a grooved shaft.

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Middle English

Middle English (ME) is collectively the varieties of the English language spoken after the Norman Conquest (1066) until the late 15th century; scholarly opinion varies but the Oxford English Dictionary specifies the period of 1150 to 1500.

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Online Etymology Dictionary

The Online Etymology Dictionary is a free online dictionary written and compiled by Douglas Harper that describes the origins of English-language words.

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Paywall

A paywall is a method of restricting access to content via a paid subscription.

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R-clip

An R-clip, also known as an R-pin, R-key, hairpin cotter pin, hairpin cotter,.

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Split pin

A split pin, also known in the United States as a cotter pin or cotter key, is a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation, similar to a staple or rivet.

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Spring pin

A spring pin (also called tension pin or roll pin) is a mechanical fastener that secures the position of two or more parts of a machine relative to each other.

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Three-point hitch

The three-point hitch (British English: three-point linkage) is a widely used type of hitch for attaching ploughs and other implements to an agricultural or industrial tractor.

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Tractor

A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver at a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction.

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Wheel

A wheel is a circular component that is intended to rotate on an axle bearing.

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Redirects here:

Linch pin, Lynch pin, Lynchpin.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linchpin

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