a figurehead

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von a figurehead im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

Bir kukla

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figurehead

{i} kukla

figurehead

kukla başkan

figurehead

göstermelik yönetici

figurehead

gemi aslanı

figurehead

göstermelik kimse/süs

figurehead

{i} gemi başı süsü

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von a figurehead im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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figurehead

A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship

figurehead

If someone is the figurehead of an organization or movement, they are recognized as being its leader, although they have little real power. The President will be little more than a figurehead

figurehead

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

A figurehead is a large wooden model of a person that was put just under the pointed front of a sailing ship in former times. Ornamental symbol or figure placed on a prominent part of a ship, usually at the bow. It could be a religious symbol, a national emblem, or a figure symbolizing the ship's name. The custom of decorating a ship probably began in ancient Egypt or India and was followed by the Chinese, Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans. As early as 1000 BC, the stem-and sternposts were carved and painted to distinguish one ship from another. The Vikings built ships with high bows and a projecting stem bearing a menacing figurehead, similar to the ships of William I the Conqueror as seen in the Bayeux Tapestry. Figureheads have historically varied in size from 18 in. (45 cm) to 8-9 ft (2.5 m). They remained popular until after World War I

figurehead

someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man

figurehead

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

figurehead

{i} one who is head (of a company, group, etc.) only in name; carved figure attached to the bow of a sailing ship

figurehead

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

figurehead

figure on the bow of some sailing vessels

Silbentrennung

a fig·ure·head

Türkische aussprache

ı fîgyırhed

Aussprache

/ə ˈfəgyərˌhed/ /ə ˈfɪɡjɜrˌhɛd/