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kingpin

king·pin [ kíng pìn ] (plural king·pins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. leader: the most important person in a group or place ( informal )

2. part of axle: a pivot pin that secures an axle to an axle beam and allows a vehicle to be steered

3. front pin in bowling: the pin at the apex of a layout of the pins in bowling, which must be struck at a specific angle if all the pins are to be knocked down

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