kingpin

Noun
US[king-pin]/ˈkɪŋˌpɪn/2 syllables
Synonyms: top bananabigwigkingboltswivel pinheadpin

Open English WordNet

Noun (3)

  1. the most important person in a group or undertakingSynonyms: top bananabigwigType of important person, influential person
  2. bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicleSynonyms: kingboltswivel pinType of bolt
  3. the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pinsSynonyms: headpinType of bowling pin, pin
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