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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Bestud :: Bestud (v. t.) To set or adorn, as with studs or bosses; to set thickly; to stud; as, to bestud with stars..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A wooden vessel for the mortar used in tiling or masonry, hung by a hook from the laths, or from the rounds of a ladder..
Bossy :: Bossy (n.) A cow or calf; -- familiarly so called.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To arise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work..
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Umbo :: Umbo (n.) The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal..
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.
Umbonated :: Umbonated (a.) Having a conical or rounded projection or protuberance, like a boss..
Moreen :: Moreen (n.) A thick woolen fabric, watered or with embossed figures; -- used in upholstery, for curtains, etc..
Miserere :: Miserere (n.) A small projecting boss or bracket, on the under side of the hinged seat of a church stall (see Stall). It was intended, the seat being turned up, to give some support to a worshiper when standing. Called also misericordia..
Anaglyphic :: Anaglyphic (n.) Work chased or embossed relief.
Anaglyptograph :: Anaglyptograph (n.) An instrument by which a correct engraving of any embossed object, such as a medal or cameo, can be executed..
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..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A swage or die used for shaping metals.
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Having a part projecting like the boss of a shield.
Nail :: Nail (n.) To stud or boss with nails, or as with nails..
Knurl :: Knurl (n.) A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
Bosset :: Bosset (n.) A rudimental antler of a young male of the red deer.
Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
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