kingpin

• Substantiv, das entweder die wichtigste Person in einer Gruppe oder einem Unternehmen, den Bolzen, der die Lenkung in einem Fahrzeug ermöglicht, oder den vorderen Kegel in einem Dreieck aus zehn Kegeln bezeichnet.

A noun referring to either the most important person in a group or undertaking, a bolt providing a steering joint in a motor vehicle, or the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins.

1. Most important personB2informal

   The most important or influential person in a group, organization, or undertaking.

   Hauptperson

   • He was the kingpin of the local crime syndicate.
   • She is the kingpin of the marketing department.
   • The CEO is the kingpin of the entire company.

   Synonymebig cheesebig shotbigwigbosschiefhead honchohoncholeaderlinchpinmagnatemainstaymogulpillarprincipal

   Antonymeminornobodynonentitysubordinateunderling

2. C1formaltechnical

   A bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle, connecting the steering mechanism to the wheels.

   Achsschenkelbolzen

   • The mechanic replaced the worn kingpin in the truck's steering system.
   • A faulty kingpin can cause dangerous steering issues.
   • The kingpin is a critical component in heavy vehicle suspension.

   Synonymeswivel pin

3. B2formalsport

   The front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins, also known as the headpin.

   Vorderkegel

   • He knocked down the kingpin with his first throw.
   • The kingpin is the most important pin to hit for a strike.
   • Aiming for the kingpin is a common strategy in bowling.