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kingpin

/ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/

Translations

kingpinnoun

kingpins

/ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/

главарь

The police arrested the kingpin of the drug cartel.

Полиция арестовала главаря наркокартеля.

основная фигура

He is considered the kingpin of the company.

Его считают основной фигурой в компании.

Additional translations

основной элемент

Synonyms

kingpinadjective

/ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/

Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘chief’ or ‘most important’

Synonyms

Definitions

kingpinnoun

The most important person in an organization or activity.

The kingpin of the drug cartel was finally arrested by the authorities.

A main or large bolt in a central position, especially one that holds the wheel of a vehicle in place.

The mechanic checked the kingpin to ensure the wheel was securely attached.

The pin at the center of a bowling alley, which is the target for the bowler.

She aimed carefully at the kingpin to try and score a strike.

kingpinadjective

Chief; most important, especially within a particular group or activity (attributive use).

He played a kingpin role in the negotiations.