- 1. n. The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship. Source: opted
- 2. n. A person who allows his name to be used to give standing to enterprises in which he has no responsible interest or duties; a nominal, but not real, head or chief. Source: opted
- 3. n. a person used as a cover for some questionable activity Source: wordnet
- 4. n. figure on the bow of some sailing vessels Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. (Naut.) The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship. 2. A person who allows his name to be used to give standing to enterprises in which he has no responsible interest or duties; a nominal, but not real, head or chief. Source: webster
- 6. n:100 n. figure on the bow of some sailing vessels Source: ecdict
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