Spanish Meaning of figurehead

mascarón de proa

Other Spanish words related to mascarón de proa

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

mascarón de proa

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,talla,muñeca,marioneta,modelo,Títere,escultura,carretilla,figurita,Marioneta de mano

coloso

figured-fabric loom => Telar para tejidos figurados, figured bass => bajo cifrado, figured => ilustrado, figure skating => Patinaje artístico, figure skate => Patinaje artístico,