Figurehead

//ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
  2. 2
    figure on the bow of some sailing vessels wordnet
  3. 3
    Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power. broadly

    "Evidently he did not mean to be a mere figurehead, but to carry on the old tradition of Wilsthorpe's; and that was considered to be a good thing in itself and an augury for future prosperity."

  4. 4
    a person used as a cover for some questionable activity wordnet
  5. 5
    A person's face. obsolete, slang

    "HATCHET. Bring up, I say, or I'll spoil your figurehead. [Lifting his cudgel]"

Etymology

From figure + head.

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