figurehead in Malay
angkuk
/ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/
figurehead in Malay: angkuk. In English, figurehead means a carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
Malay words for figurehead
- carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship
- angkuk
English meaning of figurehead
- noun A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
- noun Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
- noun A person's face.
- verb To lead (something) nominally and with little to no actual power.
figurehead in other languages
Questions about figurehead in Malay
- What is the meaning of figurehead in Malay?
- Figurehead in Malay is angkuk.
- Apakah maksud figurehead dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Figurehead: angkuk.
- What does figurehead mean in English?
- Figurehead means a carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
Source and license
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