Swedish Meaning of figurehead

galjonsfigur

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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

galjonsfigur

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

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koloss

figured-fabric loom => Mönstervävstol, figured bass => bezifferad generalbas, figured => illustrerad, figure skating => Konståkning, figure skate => Konståkning,