kingpin
IPA: kˈɪŋpɪn
noun
- (transport) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
- (transport) The pivot or connector between a tractor and trailer in the fifth-wheel coupling of semi-trailer truck.
- (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.
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Examples of "kingpin" in Sentences
- Kingpin is a game about revenge.
- The Case of The Spotless Kingpin.
- He is this reality's version of Kingpin.
- Fabian LaMuerto is the current kingpin of crime.
- The ends of the kingpin are mounted to a spindle.
- Creel, as a zombie, works for the zombie Kingpin.
- Daredevil then faces Kingpin for a climactic battle.
- He is affiliated with the Maggia and HYDRA, and a competitor to the Kingpin.
- Enraged, the kingpin kidnaps the antique dealer and the Angels enter the case.
- Meanwhile Daredevil creates the Ultimate Knights and plans to kill the Kingpin.
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