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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Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Anaglyptograph :: Anaglyptograph (n.) An instrument by which a correct engraving of any embossed object, such as a medal or cameo, can be executed..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset.
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Swollen; protuberant.
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.
Chignon :: Chignon (n.) A knot, boss, or mass of hair, natural or artificial, worn by a woman at the back of the head..
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 (a.) Ornamented with bosses; studded.
Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..
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..
Bossage :: Bossage (n.) Rustic work, consisting of stones which seem to advance beyond the level of the building, by reason of indentures or channels left in the joinings..
Embossment :: Embossment (n.) A bosslike prominence; figure in relief; raised work; jut; protuberance; esp., a combination of raised surfaces having a decorative effect..
Raising :: Raising (n.) The operation of embossing sheet metal, or of forming it into cup-shaped or hollow articles, by hammering, stamping, or spinning..
Embossing :: Embossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embos.
Bossing :: Bossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bos.
Disembossom :: Disembossom (v. t.) To separate from the bosom.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To arise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work..
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
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..
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