kingbolt

Plural: kingbolts

Noun

• A large pivot pin, often connecting a vehicle axle to the steering mechanism.
• bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle
• The main bolt of a structure, especially the bolt in a vehicle that links the chassis to the axle, providing the steering pivot.

Examples

• The KINGBOLT of his strategy was always to save a high-value tile for a bingo.

Synonyms

kingpin, swivel pin