kingpin (n.)

  1. the most important person in a group or undertaking

    [ Syn: top banana , bigwig ]

  2. bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle

    [ Syn: kingbolt , swivel pin ]

  3. the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins

    [ Syn: headpin ]

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