kingpin

English

Etymology

king + pin

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/

Noun

kingpin (plural kingpins)

  1. (motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
  2. (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.
  3. The most important person in an undertaking or organization.
  4. The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.

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Cebuano

Etymology

From English kingpin.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: king‧pin

Noun

kingpin

  1. a kingpin; the most important person in an undertaking or organization
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