kingbolt

king·bolt

(kĭng′bōlt′)

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) or

king rod

(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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