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figurehead noun

  /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ , /ˈfɪɡəɹˌhɛd/
  • (nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
 гальюнная фигу́ра, носовое украше́ние
  • (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.
 номинальный глава́, подставное лицо́
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