Definition of boss

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Boss (n.) A swage or die used for shaping metals.

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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..
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
Tissue :: Tissue (n.) A fine transparent silk stuff, used for veils, etc.; specifically, cloth interwoven with gold or silver threads, or embossed with figures..
Embossment :: Embossment (n.) The act of forming bosses or raised figures, or the state of being so formed..
Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..
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..
Moreen :: Moreen (n.) A thick woolen fabric, watered or with embossed figures; -- used in upholstery, for curtains, etc..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A protuberant ornament on any work, either of different material from that of the work or of the same, as upon a buckler or bridle; a stud; a knob; the central projection of a shield. See Umbilicus..
Chase :: Chase (v. t.) To ornament (a surface of metal) by embossing, cutting away parts, and the like..
Umbilicus :: Umbilicus (n.) An ornamented or painted ball or boss fastened at each end of the stick on which manuscripts were rolled.
Chignon :: Chignon (n.) A knot, boss, or mass of hair, natural or artificial, worn by a woman at the back of the head..
Bossing :: Bossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bos.
Celature :: Celature (n.) The act or art of engraving or embossing.
Boss :: Boss (v. t.) To ornament with bosses; to stud.
Bossism :: Bossism (n.) The rule or practices of bosses, esp. political bosses..
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..
Bossed :: Bossed (imp. & p. p.) of Bos.
Knurl :: Knurl (n.) A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal..
Embossing :: Embossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embos.
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