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- DictionaryKing·pin/ˈkiNGˌpin/
noun
- 1. a main or large bolt in a central position.
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Check pronunciation: kingpin. Definition of kingpin noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Kingpin definition, undefined See more. either of the pins that are a part of the mechanism for turning the front wheels in some automotive steering systems.
Britannica Dictionary definition of KINGPIN. [count] : a person who controls an organization or activity. kingpins of the movie industry. a mob kingpin [=a man who controls a gang of criminals] a drug kingpin [=a man in charge of a large group of people who sell illegal drugs] KINGPIN meaning: a person who controls an organization or activity.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Technology king‧pin /ˈkɪŋˌpɪn/ noun [ countable usually singular] 1 the person or thing in a group that is the most important or that has the most power – used especially in news reports crime/drug etc kingpin a mafia kingpin 2 technical a thin strong piece of metal used ...
Define kingpin: a person who controls an organization or activity—usage, synonyms, more.
kingpin /ˈkɪŋˌpɪn/ n. the most important person in an organization. Also called (Brit): swivel pin a pivot pin that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle by securing the stub axle to the axle beam. the front pin in the triangular arrangement of the ten pins.
Dictionary definition of kingpin. A person or thing that holds a position of utmost importance and influence within an organization or operation, playing a crucial role in its success. "The kingpin of the drug cartel controls the entire distribution network." Detailed meaning of kingpin.
