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kingpin in German

kingpin in German is Königsbolzen, Königszapfen, Bonze — kingpin means the most important person in an organization, especially one running a large criminal enterprise.

kingpin in German

Königsbolzen
noun
Königszapfen
noun
Bonze
noun
(informal) The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
Dreh- und Angelpunkt
noun
(informal) The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
Großkopferter
noun
(informal) The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
Hauptperson
noun
(informal) The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
Königsbolzen
noun
(informal) The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
Königszapfen
noun
(informal) The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.

What does "kingpin" mean?

  1. noun The most important person in an organization, especially one running a large criminal enterprise.
    "Police finally arrested the drug kingpin after years of investigation."
  2. noun A central pivot bolt, such as the one connecting a vehicle's steering axle or a trailer to its tractor.
    "The mechanic replaced the worn kingpin on the front axle."
  3. noun The centre pin in a set of bowling pins.
    "His ball struck the kingpin dead-on for a perfect strike."
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kingpin in a sentence

  • Police finally arrested the drug kingpin after years of investigation.
  • The mechanic replaced the worn kingpin on the front axle.
  • His ball struck the kingpin dead-on for a perfect strike.

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What is "kingpin" in German?
"kingpin" in German is Königsbolzen, Königszapfen, Bonze. kingpin means: The most important person in an organization, especially one running a large criminal enterprise.
How do you use "kingpin" in a sentence?
Example: "Police finally arrested the drug kingpin after years of investigation." In German, "kingpin" is Königsbolzen, Königszapfen, Bonze.
Are there other ways to say "kingpin" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "kingpin": Königsbolzen, Königszapfen, Bonze, Dreh- und Angelpunkt, Großkopferter, Hauptperson.
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