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kingpin

Pronunciation:  'king`pin

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins
  2. [n]  bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle
  3. [n]  the most important person in a group or undertaking
 
 Synonyms: bigwig, headpin, kingbolt, swivel pin, top banana
 
 See Also: bolt, bowling pin, important person, influential person, personage, pin

 

 

 

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