KINGPIN

headpin, kingpin

(noun) the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins

kingbolt, kingpin, swivel pin

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

kingpin, top banana, bigwig

(noun) the most important person in a group or undertaking

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

kingpin (plural kingpins)

(motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.

(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 most important person in an undertaking or organization.

The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.

Synonyms

• (most important person): big cheese, big enchilada, big tamale, big kahuna, bigwig, big wheel, grand poobah, head honcho, muckety muck, top banana, top dog, big noise

Anagrams

• pink gin, pinking

Source: Wiktionary

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