Associations to the word «Figurehead»

Wiktionary

FIGUREHEAD, noun. (nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
FIGUREHEAD, noun. (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.

Dictionary definition

FIGUREHEAD, noun. A person used as a cover for some questionable activity.
FIGUREHEAD, noun. Figure on the bow of some sailing vessels.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy