Definition of boss

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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..

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Imboss :: Imboss (v. t.) See Emboss.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal..
Bosses :: Bosses (pl. ) of Bos.
Boss :: Boss (v. t.) To ornament with bosses; to stud.
Bossage :: Bossage (n.) A stone in a building, left rough and projecting, to be afterward carved into shape..
Bestud :: Bestud (v. t.) To set or adorn, as with studs or bosses; to set thickly; to stud; as, to bestud with stars..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A head or reservoir of water.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset.
Knurl :: Knurl (n.) A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To arise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work..
Boss :: 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..
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..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A projecting ornament placed at the intersection of the ribs of ceilings, whether vaulted or flat, and in other situations..
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..
Imbosture :: Imbosture (n.) Embossed or raised work.
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..
Disembossom :: Disembossom (v. t.) To separate from the bosom.
Bossy :: Bossy (n.) A cow or calf; -- familiarly so called.
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..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A master workman or superintendent; a director or manager; a political dictator.
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