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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Bosses :: Bosses (pl. ) of Bos.
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.
Bossing :: Bossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bos.
Stud :: Stud (n.) A kind of nail with a large head, used chiefly for ornament; an ornamental knob; a boss..
Knurl :: Knurl (n.) A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
Nail :: Nail (n.) To stud or boss with nails, or as with nails..
Bossy :: Bossy (a.) Ornamented with bosses; studded.
Boss :: Boss (v. t.) To ornament with bosses; to stud.
Moreen :: Moreen (n.) A thick woolen fabric, watered or with embossed figures; -- used in upholstery, for curtains, etc..
Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case..
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..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A swage or die used for shaping metals.
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..
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..
Disembossom :: Disembossom (v. t.) To separate from the bosom.
Embossment :: Embossment (n.) A bosslike prominence; figure in relief; raised work; jut; protuberance; esp., a combination of raised surfaces having a decorative effect..
Celature :: Celature (n.) The act or art of engraving or embossing.
Boss :: Boss (n.) Any protuberant part; a round, swelling part or body; a knoblike process; as, a boss of wood..
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