noun🔗SharePivot de roue(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. "Le pivot de roue de la voiture était lâche, ce qui faisait osciller le volant.vehiclemachineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe quille de têteThe 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. "Le joueur de bowling visait attentivement, espérant abattre la quille de tête pour un strike.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePersonne clé, pilierThe most important person in an undertaking or organization."In the student council, the kingpin was the president, who made all the important decisions. "Au conseil étudiant, la personne clé était le président, qui prenait toutes les décisions importantes.personorganizationbusinessjobpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAxeThe bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard."The skateboard's kingpin was loose, making it hard to turn. "L'axe du skateboard était lâche, ce qui rendait les virages difficiles.partvehiclemachinesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
