noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The kingpin.
2. 2
   the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins wordnet
3. 3
   A straight metal wire with a flat end, used for beads in jewelry making.

Synonyms

All synonyms

kingpin

Etymology

From head + pin.

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