figurehead

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
  2. noun figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

Etymology

From figure + head.

In classic literature

Synonyms

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

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