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Figurehead - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Figurehead : \Fig"ure*head`\, n.
1. (Naut.) The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a
ship.
2. A person who allows his name to be used to give standing
to enterprises in which he has no responsible interest or
duties; a nominal, but not real, head or chief.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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