Overlord vs Kingpin - What's the difference?
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A ruler of other rulers.
Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.
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(motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.
The most important person in an undertaking or organization.
The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.
Overlord is a related term of kingpin.
As nouns the difference between overlord and kingpin
is that overlord is a ruler of other rulers while kingpin is (motorized vehicles) the axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.overlord
English
Noun
(en noun)- The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
- The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.