figurehead in Irish
figurehead in Irish is dealbh tosaigh — figurehead means a carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
figurehead in Irish
dealbh tosaigh
(nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
What does "figurehead" mean?
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noun A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
"The museum displayed a restored wooden figurehead from a 19th-century clipper."
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noun Someone who holds a leadership title in name only, without real power or authority.
"The king had become a mere figurehead, with parliament holding all real power."
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figurehead in a sentence
- The museum displayed a restored wooden figurehead from a 19th-century clipper.
- The king had become a mere figurehead, with parliament holding all real power.
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What is "figurehead" in Irish?
"figurehead" in Irish is dealbh tosaigh. figurehead means: A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
How do you use "figurehead" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum displayed a restored wooden figurehead from a 19th-century clipper." In Irish, "figurehead" is dealbh tosaigh.
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