Definitions for figurehead
ˈfɪg yərˌhɛdfig·ure·head

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. front man, front, figurehead, nominal head, straw man, strawmannoun

   a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

2. figureheadnoun

   figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. figureheadnoun

   A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

2. figureheadnoun

   Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Figureheadnoun

   the figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship

2. Figureheadnoun

   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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1. Figurehead

   A figurehead is a carved wooden decoration found at the prow of ships largely made between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Matched Categories

1. • Deceiver
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How to pronounce figurehead?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say figurehead in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of figurehead in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of figurehead in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of figurehead in a Sentence

1. J. G. Ballard:

   I thought it was a wonderfully conceptual act actually, to fire a replica pistol at a figurehead -- the guy could have been working for Andy Warhol!

2. Benjamin Cavender:

   Even if Richard Liu's not there as a figurehead and not present in the press, Richard Liu's still likely going to be fairly involved in the business, i can't imagine Benjamin Cavender being wired to step away, I think this is damage control.

3. Jason Blazakis:

   The fracturing we've witnessed may be evolving to a point where, if they could find a figurehead it could be really dangerous to unite these organizations.

4. Chrissie Hynde:

   I'm not a figurehead for anything. I was a single mom with two kids. What else was I going to do? It was either be in a band or be a waitress.

5. Jen Welter:

   You can learn it without playing, but I think for the first woman to be kind of that figurehead, I think they'll have to kind of see the highlights, kind of be without a doubt, like this was a ballplayer and I respect this person beyond gender. I respect them for what they did for the game. I think when you have that, it will open up the doors and make them more receptive.

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