figurehead in English dictionary

  • figurehead

    Meanings and definitions of "figurehead"

    • (nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
    • (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.
    • noun
      (nautical)
      A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
    • noun
      (by extension)
      Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.
    • carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship
    • someone in a nominal position of leadership
    • noun
      a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
    • noun
      figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

    Synonyms of "figurehead" in English dictionary

    cheater, cheat, front man are the top synonyms of "figurehead" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of figurehead

    • figurehead ( plural  figureheads)
  • Figurehead

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