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kingpin noun

  /ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/
  • The most important person in an undertaking or organization.
 Bonze, Dreh- und Angelpunkt, Großkopferter, Hauptperson, Königsbolzen, Königszapfen
  • (transportation) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
  • (transportation) The pivot or connector between a tractor and trailer in the fifth-wheel coupling of semi-trailer truck.
  • (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.
  • The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.
 Königsbolzen, Königszapfen
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