kingbolt

English

Etymology

From king +‎ bolt.

Noun

kingbolt (plural kingbolts)

1. The main bolt of a structure, especially the bolt in a motor vehicle that links the chassis to the axle, providing the steering pivot.
   • 1968, Charles Portis, True Grit:

     He come at me with a kingbolt and said, ‘Rooster, I am going to punch that other eye out.’

Synonyms

• kingpin