FIGUREHEAD in a Sentence

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The figurehead embodied the spirit of a ship and was originally believed to placate the gods of the sea and ensure a safe voyage.

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 Meanings and Examples of FIGUREHEAD
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figurehead
 n.  token; figure on the bow of some sailing vessels
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1  The king is limited to a symbolic figurehead, however the institution elicits huge amount of respect and reverence from the Thai people.
2  The figurehead embodied the spirit of a ship and was originally believed to placate the gods of the sea and ensure a safe voyage.
3  The President of this company is just a figurehead - the Chief Executive has day-to-day control.