German Meaning of figurehead
Galionsfigur
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Definitions and Meaning of figurehead in English
figurehead (n)
a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
figure on the bow of some sailing vessels
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.
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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,