noun🔗Share(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. "vehiclemachineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe 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. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe most important person in an undertaking or organization."In the student council, the kingpin was the president, who made all the important decisions. "personorganizationbusinessjobpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard."The skateboard's kingpin was loose, making it hard to turn. "partvehiclemachinesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading