Definition of boss

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Boss (n.) A projecting ornament placed at the intersection of the ribs of ceilings, whether vaulted or flat, and in other situations..

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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..
Disembossom :: Disembossom (v. t.) To separate from the bosom.
Boss :: Boss (n.) A master workman or superintendent; a director or manager; a political dictator.
Bosset :: Bosset (n.) A rudimental antler of a young male of the red deer.
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..
Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A projecting ornament placed at the intersection of the ribs of ceilings, whether vaulted or flat, and in other situations..
Bossed :: Bossed (imp. & p. p.) of Bos.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To raise in relief from a surface, as an ornament, a head on a coin, or the like..
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Having a part projecting like the boss of a shield.
Anaglyptograph :: Anaglyptograph (n.) An instrument by which a correct engraving of any embossed object, such as a medal or cameo, can be executed..
Bossy :: Bossy (n.) A cow or calf; -- familiarly so called.
Lierne Rib :: Lierne rib () In Gothic vaulting, any rib which does not spring from the impost and is not a ridge rib, but passes from one boss or intersection of the principal ribs to another..
Crusta :: Crusta (n.) A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object..
Imbosture :: Imbosture (n.) Embossed or raised work.
Bossism :: Bossism (n.) The rule or practices of bosses, esp. political bosses..
Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case..
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.
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