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How to pronounce “kingpin”
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Pronunciation guide for kingpin
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of kingpin with real speech in context.
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- 7 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains
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- Definition summary
- (transport) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
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How to pronounce kingpin
The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains
Kingpin is another character who--
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “kingpin”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (transport) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
- (transport) The pivot or connector between a tractor and trailer in the fifth-wheel coupling of semi-trailer truck.
- (informal) The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
- (ten-pin bowling) The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.
- The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.
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