Definition of boss

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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..

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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..
Umbonated :: Umbonated (a.) Having a conical or rounded projection or protuberance, like a boss..
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
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..
Embosser :: Embosser (n.) One who embosses.
Bossism :: Bossism (n.) The rule or practices of bosses, esp. political bosses..
Imboss :: Imboss (v. t.) See Emboss.
Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
Boss :: Boss (n.) A master workman or superintendent; a director or manager; a political dictator.
Bossy :: Bossy (a.) Ornamented with bosses; studded.
Bosses :: Bosses (pl. ) of Bos.
Embossed :: Embossed (imp. & p. p.) of Embos.
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.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To arise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work..
Bossage :: Bossage (n.) A stone in a building, left rough and projecting, to be afterward carved into shape..
Umbilicus :: Umbilicus (n.) An ornamented or painted ball or boss fastened at each end of the stick on which manuscripts were rolled.
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..
Bossed :: Bossed (a.) Embossed; also, bossy..
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..
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