Kingmaker vs. Kingpin

Kingmaker vs. Kingpin — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Kingmaker and Kingpin

Kingmakernoun

(politics) Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.

Kingpinnoun

(transportation) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.

Kingmakernoun

A player who is unable to win but powerful enough to decide which of the other viable players will eventually win.

Kingpinnoun

(transportation) The pivot or connector between a tractor and trailer in the fifth-wheel coupling of semi-trailer truck.

Kingmakernoun

an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence;

the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker

Kingpinnoun

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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Kingpinnoun

The most important person in an undertaking or organization.

Kingpinnoun

The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.

Kingpinnoun

the most important person in a group or undertaking

Kingpinnoun

bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle

Kingpinnoun

the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins