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figurehead

Meaning

  1. A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
  2. Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.
  3. (obsolete,slang) A person's face.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/
Etymology

From figure + head.

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