Kingpin

//ˈkɪŋ.pɪn//

Word Type

Noun

The word "kingpin" can be used as a noun.

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Coordinate Terms

Derived Terms

kingpin to rear axle

Derived From

Context

bowling motorized vehicles ten pin

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bolt bowling pin important person influential person personage pin

Type Of (IsA)

criminal important person leader worker

Related Terms

Related Terms

apex axis bolt bowling headpin important kayles kingbolt organization pin pivot roller skate skateboard steered triangle truck undertaking wheel

Synonym Network

big cheese headpin kingbolt

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