Definition of boss

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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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Stud :: Stud (n.) A kind of nail with a large head, used chiefly for ornament; an ornamental knob; a boss..
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.
Boss :: Boss (n.) A head or reservoir of water.
Embossed :: Embossed (imp. & p. p.) of Embos.
Imboss :: Imboss (v. t.) See Emboss.
Celature :: Celature (n.) The act or art of engraving or embossing.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To arise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work..
Bossing :: Bossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bos.
Embossment :: Embossment (n.) The act of forming bosses or raised figures, or the state of being so formed..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A master workman or superintendent; a director or manager; a political dictator.
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Having a part projecting like the boss of a shield.
Moreen :: Moreen (n.) A thick woolen fabric, watered or with embossed figures; -- used in upholstery, for curtains, etc..
Bossage :: Bossage (n.) A stone in a building, left rough and projecting, to be afterward carved into shape..
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..
Bestud :: Bestud (v. t.) To set or adorn, as with studs or bosses; to set thickly; to stud; as, to bestud with stars..
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset.
Anaglyphic :: Anaglyphic (n.) Work chased or embossed relief.
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
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