noun🔗ShareA carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship."The ship's figurehead, a magnificent carved seahorse, was a popular topic of conversation among the crew. "nauticalsailingartvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man."The company CEO was largely a figurehead; all major decisions were actually made by the board of directors. "politicsgovernmentpositionpersonorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading