C2 noun #65,621 most common

figurehead

UK /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ | US /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/

A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

figurehead in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) 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.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
  2. 2
    noun (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.
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