Sekirov Dictionary

figurehead

/ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 3

noun3

A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
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(figurative) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
- 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. — 1928
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(figurative, no longer used) A person's face.
- HATCHET. Bring up, I say, or I'll spoil your figurehead. [Lifting his cudgel] — 1829

verb1

To lead (something) nominally and with little to no actual power.

forms

figureheaded · figureheading · figureheads

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