German Meaning of figurehead

Galionsfigur

Other German words related to Galionsfigur

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

Galionsfigur

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

Büste, Brustbild,Schnitzerei,Puppe,Marionette,Modell,Puppe,Skulptur,Wagen,Figur,Handpuppe

Koloss

figured-fabric loom => Musterwebstuhl, figured bass => bezifferter Bass, figured => dargestellt, figure skating => Eiskunstlauf, figure skate => Eiskunstlauf,