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pivot (a person or thing that plays a central part in a situation or enterprise the pivot of community life was the chapel. NOED Alexander Demidov); kingpin (1. one that holds a chief or most prominent place in a group or undertaking kingpin of the great steel industry – F.L.Allen sought by the government … as the kingpin of dope peddlers – Associated Press recognized kingpin in the tailor-made car field – Ethyl News. 2. one that holds together a complex system or arrangement the … chancellor is fully aware of the fact that he is the kingpin of the constitutional setup – C.J.Friedrich & H.J.Spiro. WTNI Alexander Demidov); key link (also critical, crucial, essential, important, significant, vital * Social workers provide a vital link between hospital and community. OCD Alexander Demidov) |
