kingbolt
1Kingbolt — King bolt , n. A vertical iron bolt, by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts. [1913 Webster] …
2kingbolt — [kiŋ′bōlt΄] n. any main bolt; esp., one that acts as a vertical pivot for a turning vehicle, as that connecting the front axle of a wagon, etc., or the truck of a railroad car, with the body …
3kingbolt — noun Date: 1825 a vertical bolt by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts …
4kingbolt — /king bohlt /, n. 1. a vertical bolt connecting the body of a vehicle with the fore axle, the body of a railroad car with a truck, etc. 2. (in a roof truss) an iron or steel rod serving as a king post. Also called king rod. [1815 25; KING +… …
5kingbolt — noun The main bolt of a structure, especially the bolt in a motor vehicle that links the chassis to the axle, providing the steering pivot. Syn: kingpin …
6kingbolt — n. kingpin, vertical pin in a knuckle joint, steering joint in a motor vehicle …
7kingbolt — noun a kingpin …
8kingbolt — king•bolt [[t]ˈkɪŋˌboʊlt[/t]] n. rai a vertical bolt connecting the body of a vehicle with the fore axle, the body of a railroad car with a truck, etc • Etymology: 1815–25 …
9kingbolt — /ˈkɪŋboʊlt/ (say kingbohlt) noun 1. a vertical bolt connecting the body of a horse drawn vehicle with the fore axle, the body of a railway carriage with a truck, etc. 2. → kingrod …
10kingbolt — n. = KINGPIN …
