kingpin

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: 'kɪŋ.pɪn

[edit] Noun

kingpin (plural kingpins)

1. (motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
2. (ten pin bowling) The pin at the front of the triangle of bowling pins.
3. The most important person in an undertaking or organization.

[edit] Synonyms

• Most important person: big cheese, big enchilada, big kahuna, bigwig, big wheel, grand poobah, head honcho, muckety muck, top banana, top dog

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