kingpin

• Sustantivo que designa, según el contexto, a la persona más importante o influyente de una organización o negocio ilegal, al perno o eje que articula la dirección de un vehículo, o a la bola o bolo situado en el centro de la formación triangular de diez bolos.

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.

   Persona más importante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbig cheesebig shotbigwigbosschiefhead honchohoncholeaderlinchpinmagnatemainstaymogulpillarprincipal

   Antónimosminornobodynonentitysubordinateunderling

2. C1formaltechnical

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

   Perno maestro de dirección

   • 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.

   Sinónimosswivel pin

3. B2formalsport

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

   Bolo delantero

   • 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.