Definition of kingpin Kingpin
/kɪˈŋpɪˌn/ - [kingpin] - king•pin
We found 8 definitions of kingpin from 3 different sources.
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What does kingpin mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: kingpins |
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| kingpin - the most important person in a group or undertaking | ||
| top banana, bigwig | ||
| kingpin - the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins | ||
| headpin | ||
| kingpin - bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle | ||
| kingbolt, swivel pin | ||
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Wiktionary 
- kingpin (Noun)
The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt. - kingpin (Noun)
The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins originally the tallest pin in kayles. Sometimes also the headpin at the apex. - kingpin (Noun)
The most important person in an undertaking or organization. - kingpin (Noun)
The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.
Part of speech
🔤- kingpin, noun, singular of kingpins.
