ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( plural front men )
Etymology: front (I)
1. : front
would almost certainly be used as a front man by whatever group succeeded in capturing him — R.C.Doty
the front men of the leading law firms … are usually chosen … for their glamour or histrionic abilities — Harper's
does business anonymously through front men
has had a long career as a professional front man with no power — E.D.Canham
2.
a. : a barker especially for a show or circus
also acted for a short time as front man for a magician — Current Biography
b. : one who leads a dance orchestra
big bands used to take their personality from the improvisations of the front men — Time