Cotter
Cotter noun - Fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together.
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Linchpin and cotter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Linchpin" instead a noun "Cotter".
Nearby Word: cottar
Linchpin
Linchpin noun - A central cohesive source of support and stability.
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Linchpin and Cotter. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cotter/linchpin
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Linchpin or Cotter. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cotter/linchpin.
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