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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Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..
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..
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal..
Umbo :: Umbo (n.) The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike..
Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A swage or die used for shaping metals.
Umbonated :: Umbonated (a.) Having a conical or rounded projection or protuberance, like a boss..
Anaglyptography :: Anaglyptography (n.) The art of copying works in relief, or of engraving as to give the subject an embossed or raised appearance; -- used in representing coins, bas-reliefs, etc..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset.
Bossed :: Bossed (a.) Embossed; also, bossy..
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
Crusta :: Crusta (n.) A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object..
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Embossment :: Embossment (n.) The act of forming bosses or raised figures, or the state of being so formed..
Anaglyptograph :: Anaglyptograph (n.) An instrument by which a correct engraving of any embossed object, such as a medal or cameo, can be executed..
Bossed :: Bossed (imp. & p. p.) of Bos.
Moreen :: Moreen (n.) A thick woolen fabric, watered or with embossed figures; -- used in upholstery, for curtains, etc..
Bossism :: Bossism (n.) The rule or practices of bosses, esp. political bosses..
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
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