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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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..
Celature :: Celature (n.) The act or art of engraving or embossing.
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Swollen; protuberant.
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
Bosses :: Bosses (pl. ) of Bos.
Imbosture :: Imbosture (n.) Embossed or raised work.
Bossy :: Bossy (n.) A cow or calf; -- familiarly so called.
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..
Tissue :: Tissue (n.) A fine transparent silk stuff, used for veils, etc.; specifically, cloth interwoven with gold or silver threads, or embossed with figures..
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Chignon :: Chignon (n.) A knot, boss, or mass of hair, natural or artificial, worn by a woman at the back of the head..
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Having a part projecting like the boss of a shield.
Stud :: Stud (n.) A kind of nail with a large head, used chiefly for ornament; an ornamental knob; a boss..
Umbonated :: Umbonated (a.) Having a conical or rounded projection or protuberance, like a boss..
Crusta :: Crusta (n.) A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object..
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..
Umbo :: Umbo (n.) The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike..
Boss :: Boss (n.) Any protuberant part; a round, swelling part or body; a knoblike process; as, a boss of wood..
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..
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