kingpin
The axis around which steered wheels pivotThe axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place.
Meaning
5 sensesThe axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place.
The pivot or connector between a tractor and trailer in the fifth-wheel coupling of semi-trailer truck.
(figuratively, informal)The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
Hauptperson, wichtigster Mann, Dreh- und Angelpunkt
центра́льная фигу́раcentrálʹnaja figúra, ва́жное лицо́vážnoje licó
the most important person in a group or undertaking
The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.
the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins
The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.
Translations
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Origin
From king + pin.From king + pin.
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Forms
plural: kingpinsSynonyms
43 synonyms- the most important person in a group or undertaking:top bananabigwig
- the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins:headpin
- bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle:kingboltswivel pin