Definitions
figure on the bow of some sailing vessels
Word origin
From figure + head.
Used in a sentence
“Evidently he did not mean to be a mere figurehead, but to carry on the old tradition of Wilsthorpe's; and that was considered to be a good thing in itself and an augury for future prosperity.”
“Supporters of Wagenknecht, a controversial but prominent figurehead, are already hatching plans for a breakaway party to compete in the 2024 European elections, the German newspaper Taz reported this week.”
“HATCHET. Bring up, I say, or I'll spoil your figurehead. [Lifting his cudgel]”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Symbolic chief”10 letters
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