boegbeeld — meaning in English
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English meaning
- figurehead noun A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
Senses
boegbeeld is used for these senses in English:
- figurehead (nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
figurehead — full definition
- noun A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
- noun Someone who holds a leadership title in name only, without real power or authority.