Words Like FIGUREHEAD

We have put together a list of words that are similar to FIGUREHEAD.

9 Alternative Words Similar to figurehead

1 Front Noun Synonym Words Like Front

2 Strawman Noun Synonym Words Like Strawman

3 Beguiler Noun Synonym Words Like Beguiler

4 Cheat Noun Synonym Words Like Cheat

5 Cheater Noun Synonym Words Like Cheater

6 Deceiver Noun Synonym Words Like Deceiver

7 Figure Noun Synonym Words Like Figure

8 Slicker Noun Synonym Words Like Slicker

9 Trickster Noun Synonym Words Like Trickster

10 definitions of figurehead

1 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.

3 a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

4 figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

5 A carved figure on the prow of a ship.

6 A person given a position of nominal leadership but having no actual authority.

7 An ornamental figure, as a statue or bust, on the projecting part of the head of a ship, over the cutwater and immediately under the bowsprit.

8 Figuratively, a person put forward to represent or to appear to act for others, without having any real authority or responsibility.

9 A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

10 Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.

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