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figurehead

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

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