figurehead
Meaning
- A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
- Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.
- (obsolete,slang) A person's face.
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/
Etymology
From figure + head.
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