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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Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
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..
Embossment :: Embossment (n.) A bosslike prominence; figure in relief; raised work; jut; protuberance; esp., a combination of raised surfaces having a decorative effect..
Bossage :: Bossage (n.) A stone in a building, left rough and projecting, to be afterward carved into shape..
Embossing :: Embossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embos.
Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..
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..
Imbosture :: Imbosture (n.) Embossed or raised work.
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..
Bossism :: Bossism (n.) The rule or practices of bosses, esp. political bosses..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To hide or conceal in a thicket; to imbosk; to inclose, shelter, or shroud in a wood..
Imboss :: Imboss (v. t.) See Emboss.
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..
Umbonated :: Umbonated (a.) Having a conical or rounded projection or protuberance, like a boss..
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..
Bossy :: Bossy (a.) Ornamented with bosses; studded.
Anaglyphic :: Anaglyphic (n.) Work chased or embossed relief.
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