figurehead in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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figurehead [ˈfɪgəhed, Am -jɚ-] N

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The golden eagle figurehead was also removed from atop the boats pilot house.
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The ship's figurehead was in the shape of a dragon.
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She had a knight in armor as her figurehead.
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The metaphor derives from the carved figurehead at the prow of a sailing ship.
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Many artists have adopted this design in their illustrations so that the figurehead resembles the neck and head of a dragon.
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Provosts were elected by the council and served not only as the chairman of that body, but as a figurehead for the town.
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The figurehead of the ship is indeed a lion but these were very common figureheads in the 17th century.
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The three figureheads represent excellence in visual creative arts, performance and drama.
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They are elected by the city council and serve not only as the chair of that body, but as a figurehead for the entire city.
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She was a side-wheeler, with three boilers, only one deck, no masts, no figurehead, and an above-deck cabin.
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