Kingpin
WordNet
noun
(1) The front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins
(2) Bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle
(3) The most important person in a group or undertaking
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
- The pin at the front of the triangle of bowling pins.
- The most important person in an undertaking or organization.
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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