noun🔗ShareAchsschenkelbolzen(motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt."The car's kingpin was loose, causing the steering wheel to wobble. "Der Achsschenkelbolzen des Autos war locker, wodurch das Lenkrad wackelte.vehiclemachineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer vorderste Kegel, der HauptkegelThe pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex."The bowler aimed carefully, hoping to knock down the kingpin for a strike. "Der Bowler zielte sorgfältig und hoffte, den vordersten Kegel für einen Strike umzuwerfen.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlüsselfigur, KopfThe most important person in an undertaking or organization."In the student council, the kingpin was the president, who made all the important decisions. "Im Studentenrat war die Schlüsselfigur der Präsident, der alle wichtigen Entscheidungen traf.personorganizationbusinessjobpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAchseThe bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard."The skateboard's kingpin was loose, making it hard to turn. "Die Achse des Skateboards war locker, was das Drehen erschwerte.partvehiclemachinesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
