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king·bolt
(kĭng′bōlt′)n.
A vertical bolt that joins the body of a wagon or other vehicle to its front axle and usually acts as a pivot. Also called kingpin.
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kingbolt
(ˈkɪŋˌbəʊlt) orking rod
n
(Mechanical Engineering)
a. the pivot bolt that connects the body of a horse-drawn carriage to the front axle and provides the steering joint
b. a similar bolt placed between a railway carriage and the bogies
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king•bolt
(ˈkɪŋˌboʊlt)n.
a vertical bolt connecting the body of a vehicle with the fore axle, the body of a railroad car with a truck, etc.
[1815–25]
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