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figurehead in Tagalog

roda

/ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/

figurehead in Tagalog: roda. In English, figurehead means a carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

Tagalog words for figurehead

carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship
roda

English meaning of figurehead

  1. noun A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
  2. noun Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
  3. noun A person's face.
  4. verb To lead (something) nominally and with little to no actual power.

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Questions about figurehead in Tagalog

What is the meaning of figurehead in Tagalog?
Figurehead in Tagalog is roda.
Ano ang figurehead sa Tagalog?
Figurehead: roda.
What does figurehead mean in English?
Figurehead means a carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.

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