Definition of boss

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Boss (n.) The enlarged part of a shaft, on which a wheel is keyed, or at the end, where it is coupled to another..

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Knurl :: Knurl (n.) A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
Stud :: Stud (n.) A kind of nail with a large head, used chiefly for ornament; an ornamental knob; a boss..
Anaglyptograph :: Anaglyptograph (n.) An instrument by which a correct engraving of any embossed object, such as a medal or cameo, can be executed..
Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case..
Chase :: Chase (v. t.) To ornament (a surface of metal) by embossing, cutting away parts, and the like..
Bossed :: Bossed (imp. & p. p.) of Bos.
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
Boss :: Boss (v. t.) To ornament with bosses; to stud.
Crusta :: Crusta (n.) A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object..
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Having a part projecting like the boss of a shield.
Tissue :: Tissue (n.) A fine transparent silk stuff, used for veils, etc.; specifically, cloth interwoven with gold or silver threads, or embossed with figures..
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset.
Umbo :: Umbo (n.) The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike..
Anaglyphic :: Anaglyphic (n.) Work chased or embossed relief.
Bossage :: Bossage (n.) A stone in a building, left rough and projecting, to be afterward carved into shape..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To raise in relief from a surface, as an ornament, a head on a coin, or the like..
Embossment :: Embossment (n.) The act of forming bosses or raised figures, or the state of being so formed..
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..
Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..
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