figurehead

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/ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ English

Definitions

noun

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.

Related words

Synonyms

front straw man front man nominal head flagship lead figure leader person symbol face beakhead beak-head snout stemhead fish-head

Associated

xian rana jure junta carving washed facto cao exercised ceremonial ruler carved

Rhymes

dread lead head dead tread bloodshed aforesaid embed godhead thread

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