figurehead

[Fig·ure*head`]

A figurehead is someone who appears to be in charge, but who really holds very little influence. In many countries today, kings and queens are merely figureheads.

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The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship.

Noun
figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

Noun
a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

n.
The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship.

n.
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.

Figurehead

Fig"ure*head` , n. 1. (Naut.) 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.

The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship.

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Usage Examples

And I want to do it the right way, like everybody else, not just a famous figurehead that gets a job because he is a famous basketball player. I want to really learn the business.

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Other Usage Examples

I'm not a figurehead for anything. I was a single mom with two kids. What else was I going to do? It was either be in a band or be a waitress.