Figurehead
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Figurehead
In politics, a figurehead is a person who holds de jure an important title or office yet de facto executes little actual power, most commonly limited by convention ...
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A figurehead is a carved wooden decoration found at the prow of ships largely made between the 16th and 19th century. Although earlier ships had often had some form ...
Figurehead (object) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Definition of FIGUREHEAD. 1: the figure on a ship's bow . 2: a head or chief in name only . See figurehead defined for English-language learners » See figurehead ...
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fig·ure·head (f g y r-h d) n. 1. A carved figure on the prow of a ship. 2. A person given a position of nominal leadership but having no actual authority.
figurehead - definition of figurehead by the Free Online ...
SHIP'S FIGUREHEADS NAUTICAL DECOR The figurehead embodied the spirit of a ship and was originally believed to placate the gods of the sea and ensure a safe voyage.
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