Looking for the meaning of the word FIGUREHEAD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FIGUREHEAD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Figurehead
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɪɡəhɛd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a carving, typically a bust or a full-length figure, set at the prow of an old-fashioned sailing ship.
Short Definition:carving set at the prow of an old-fashioned sailing ship
Definition:
a nominal leader or head without real power.
Short Definition:nominal leader or head without real power
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