kingpin

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Synonyms: king pin

Antonyms: king pin

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|kingbolt}} {{lb|en|automotive}} The [[axis]] around which [[steered]] [[wheel]]s [[pivot]]; a [[bolt]] that holds the axis in place.
2. {{lb|en|automotive}} The [[pivot]] or [[connector]] between a [[tractor]] and [[trailer]] in the [[fifth wheel|fifth-wheel]] [[coupling]] of [[semi-trailer truck]].
3. {{label|en|figurative|informal}} The most [[important]] person in a usually evil [[undertaking]] or [[organization]], often a [[druglord]].
4. {{lb|en|ten-pin|_|bowling}} The [[pin]] at the centre of the [[triangle]] of [[bowling]] pins (originally the tallest pin in [[kayles]]). Sometimes also the [[headpin]] at the [[apex]].
5. The bolt holding together the [[truck]] of a [[roller skate]] or [[skateboard]].

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