Brazilian Portugese Meaning of figurehead

fantoche

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Definitions and Meaning of figurehead in English

Wordnet

figurehead (n)

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

Webster

figurehead (n.)

The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship.

A person who allows his name to be used to give standing to enterprises in which he has no responsible interest or duties; a nominal, but not real, head or chief.

FAQs About the word figurehead

fantoche

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity, figure on the bow of some sailing vesselsThe figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship., A person

busto,escultura,boneca,marionete,modelo,Boneco,escultura,carrinho,estatueta,Fantoche de mão

colosso

figured-fabric loom => Tear de tecido figurado, figured bass => baixo cifrado, figured => ilustrado, figure skating => Patinação artística, figure skate => Patinação artística,