kingbolt

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From king +‎ bolt.

Noun

kingbolt (plural kingbolts)

  1. The main bolt of a structure, especially the bolt in a vehicle that links the chassis to the axle, providing the steering pivot.
    Synonym: kingpin
    • 1968, Charles Portis, True Grit:
      He come at me with a kingbolt and said, ‘Rooster, I am going to punch that other eye out.’
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