• (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. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/kingbolt/
King'bolt` (-bōlt`) noun 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. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/K/10
a vertical bolt connecting the body of a vehicle with the fore axle, the body of a railroad car with a truck, etc. · (in a roof truss) an iron or steel rod serving as a king post. Also called Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/kingbolt