Definition of boss

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Boss (n.) Any protuberant part; a round, swelling part or body; a knoblike process; as, a boss of wood..

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Boss :: Boss (n.) The enlarged part of a shaft, on which a wheel is keyed, or at the end, where it is coupled to another..
Tissue :: Tissue (n.) A fine transparent silk stuff, used for veils, etc.; specifically, cloth interwoven with gold or silver threads, or embossed with figures..
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Swollen; protuberant.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To raise in relief from a surface, as an ornament, a head on a coin, or the like..
Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
Celature :: Celature (n.) The act or art of engraving or embossing.
Bead :: Bead (n.) A small molding of rounded surface, the section being usually an arc of a circle. It may be continuous, or broken into short embossments..
Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To arise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A projecting ornament placed at the intersection of the ribs of ceilings, whether vaulted or flat, and in other situations..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To hide or conceal in a thicket; to imbosk; to inclose, shelter, or shroud in a wood..
Bosses :: Bosses (pl. ) of Bos.
Raising :: Raising (n.) The operation of embossing sheet metal, or of forming it into cup-shaped or hollow articles, by hammering, stamping, or spinning..
Moreen :: Moreen (n.) A thick woolen fabric, watered or with embossed figures; -- used in upholstery, for curtains, etc..
Embossing :: Embossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embos.
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
Bossed :: Bossed (imp. & p. p.) of Bos.
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A protuberant ornament on any work, either of different material from that of the work or of the same, as upon a buckler or bridle; a stud; a knob; the central projection of a shield. See Umbilicus..
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