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Kingpin
Meaning
Noun
●
In Transport:
The
axis
around which
steered
wheels
pivot
; a
bolt
that
holds
the
axis
in place—a kingbolt.
●
In Transport:
The
pivot
or
connector
between a
tractor
and
trailer
in the fifth-wheel
coupling
of
semi-trailer
truck.
●
In 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.
●
In People:
The most
important person
in an
undertaking
or organization.
●
The
bolt
holding together
the
truck
of a
roller skate
or
skate
board.
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Queenpin
Big Cheese
Big Enchilada
Big Tamale
Big Kahuna
Big Wheel
Grand Poobah
Head Honcho
Muckety Muck
Top Banana
Top Dog
Big Noise
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