|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| fig·ure·head [ fíggyər hèd ] (plural fig·ure·heads) |
noun |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. carved figure on bow of ship: a carving, usually of a full- or half-length human figure, built into the bow of a sailing ship
|
2. somebody nominally in charge: the apparent head of an organization or institution who has no real responsibility or authority
|
|
|
|
