kelson
- noun
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pilar
- In times of crisis, his steady presence was the kelson that held the team together.
Examples
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Her father was the kelson of the family, always providing support.
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The constitution serves as the kelson of the nation's legal system.
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Her calm advice became the kelson of the committee during difficult negotiations.
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In the project, the team leader acted as a kelson for the group.
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In times of crisis, his steady presence was the kelson that held the team together.
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Her calm advice became the kelson of the committee during difficult negotiations.
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The constitution serves as the kelson of the nation's legal system.
Synonyms
347
3.5
A person who is strong and supports others in hard times
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4.0
A person or thing that gives support and makes someone feel confident
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4.9
The main support that people or things depend on
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4.1
A person who gives strong, steady support to others in hard times
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3.5
A person or thing you can depend on for strong support
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5.0
A person who gives strong support and comfort in hard times
Antonyms
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Etymology
A helpful way to remember kelson is to think of keel ('main support') plus -son, like a 'son' who helps the keel. That's why we use kelson for a person or thing that is the steady, essential support of a team or idea.