kingpin

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Englisch - Englisch
The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt
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 most important person in an undertaking or organization
An especially machined stub shaft which extends vertically from the lower surface of an upper coupler assembly and which locks into a fifth wheel
A rivet, or threaded stud or bolt with nut, that holds the mounting plate and horn assembly of a swivel caster together Forged as an integral part of mounting plate on higher quality casters for maximum rigidity and strength
Pin around which a steer axle's wheels pivot
bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle
The pin at the front of the triangle of bowling pins
the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins
The joint which connects the spindle to the frame The positioning of the kingpin in the frame affects caster and camber This position is adjustable in some frames For a discussion of these terms, see this wonderful document on Pete Muller's karting website
Large bolt that holds the components of the trucks together, in the centre, with a large nut on the end closest to the ground when riding Known to break or snap unexpectedly, causing injury or death
On a tadpole, the bearing or bushing which is the steering pivot for the front wheels
The headpin or the number 5 pin, varying with local usage
If you describe someone as the kingpin of an organization, you mean that they are the most important person involved in it. one of the alleged kingpins of Colombia's largest drugs ring. = linchpin
{i} one who is very important and influential (i.e. in a company) {Slang}; main part, essential element {Slang}; front pin {Bowling}; vertical pin in a knuckle joint, steering joint in a motor vehicle
Strictly speaking, the 5-pin, because its action is usually the key to knocking down more pins; occasionally used to refer to the 1-pin
the most important person in a group or undertaking
The pin in the steering assembly on which the steering spindles rotate
The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place-a kingbolt
A stout shank extended downward from the underside of the trailer's nose to lock into jaws within the fifth wheel
Master link in a track
kingpins
plural of kingpin
Türkisch - Englisch
(Otomotiv) king pin
kingpin
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