Definition of boss

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Boss (n.) Any protuberant part; a round, swelling part or body; a knoblike process; as, a boss of wood..

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Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.
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..
Embossed :: Embossed (imp. & p. p.) of Embos.
Embossing :: Embossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embos.
Embossment :: Embossment (n.) The act of forming bosses or raised figures, or the state of being so formed..
Knurl :: Knurl (n.) A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
Tissue :: Tissue (n.) A fine transparent silk stuff, used for veils, etc.; specifically, cloth interwoven with gold or silver threads, or embossed with figures..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To arise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work..
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Nail :: Nail (n.) To stud or boss with nails, or as with nails..
Moreen :: Moreen (n.) A thick woolen fabric, watered or with embossed figures; -- used in upholstery, for curtains, etc..
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..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A master workman or superintendent; a director or manager; a political dictator.
Umbo :: Umbo (n.) A boss, or rounded elevation, or a corresponding depression, in a palate, disk, or membrane; as, the umbo in the integument of the larvae of echinoderms or in the tympanic membrane of the ear..
Chignon :: Chignon (n.) A knot, boss, or mass of hair, natural or artificial, worn by a woman at the back of the head..
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
Boss :: Boss (n.) Any protuberant part; a round, swelling part or body; a knoblike process; as, a boss of wood..
Bossy :: Bossy (n.) A cow or calf; -- familiarly so called.
Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..
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