Definition of FIGUREHEAD

figurehead

Plural: figureheads

Noun

  • a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
  • figure on the bow of some sailing vessels
  • A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
  • Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
  • A person's face.

Origin / Etymology

From figure + head.

Synonyms

front, front man, nominal head, straw man, strawman

Scrabble Score: 18

figurehead: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
figurehead: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
figurehead: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

figurehead: valid Words With Friends Word