noun
Meaning 1
The kingpin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: ten-pin bowling
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
headpin
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noun
Meaning 2
A straight metal wire with a flat end, used for beads in jewelry making.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: kingpin
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bowling pin, pin
History
Etymology
From head + pin.