Canadian French Meaning of figurehead

figure de proue

Other Canadian French words related to figure de proue

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

figure de proue

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

buste,sculpture,poupée,marionnette,modèle,Marionnette,sculpture,chariot,figurine,Marionnette à main

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figured-fabric loom => Métier à tisser pour tissus façonnés, figured bass => basse chiffrée, figured => figuré, figure skating => Patinage artistique, figure skate => Patinage artistique,