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galjonsbild — 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

galjonsbild is used for these senses in English:

  • figurehead (nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

figurehead — full definition

  1. noun A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
  2. noun Someone who holds a leadership title in name only, without real power or authority.

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