KINGBOLT

kingbolt, kingpin, swivel pin

(noun) bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

kingbolt (plural kingbolts)

The main bolt of a structure, especially the bolt in a motor vehicle that links the chassis to the axle, providing the steering pivot.

Synonyms

• kingpin

Source: Wiktionary


King"bolt`, n.

Definition: A vertical iron bolt, by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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