king·bolt (k ng b lt )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. |
kingbolt [ˈkɪŋˌbəʊlt], king rod
n
(Engineering / 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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| Noun | 1. | kingbolt - bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle bolt - a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener |
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