Figurehead Definition & Meaning

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

"Figurehead" in song lyrics

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  • "I stay looking ahead like a figurehead"
    Braintax — Oceans
  • "define figurehead"
    AOL — AOL

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