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kingpin

noun
/ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/

Etymology

From king + pin.

  1. derived from *bend-✻
  2. inherited from *pinnaz✻
  3. inherited from pinn
  4. inherited from pinne
  5. compounded as kingpin — “king + pin”

Definitions

  1. The axis around which steered wheels pivot

    The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place.

  2. The pivot or connector between a tractor and trailer in the fifth-wheel coupling of…

    The pivot or connector between a tractor and trailer in the fifth-wheel coupling of semi-trailer truck.

  3. The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in…

      The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.

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

The neighborhood

Derived

kingpin to rear axle

Vish — recursive loop

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA