kingpin

kingpin
noun /ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/
a) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
b) The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.

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