Ganger and Kingpin

Ganger

Ganger noun - The foreman of a work gang.
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Kingpin and ganger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kingpin" instead a noun "Ganger".

Nearby Words: gang, ganged

Kingpin

Kingpin noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.
Usage example: finally nailed the mob kingpin who had been controlling all the gambling rackets in the city

Ganger and kingpin are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Ganger" instead a noun "Kingpin".
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