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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Anaglyptograph :: Anaglyptograph (n.) An instrument by which a correct engraving of any embossed object, such as a medal or cameo, can be executed..
Bosses :: Bosses (pl. ) of Bos.
Tissue :: Tissue (n.) A fine transparent silk stuff, used for veils, etc.; specifically, cloth interwoven with gold or silver threads, or embossed with figures..
Imboss :: Imboss (v. t.) See Emboss.
Imbosture :: Imbosture (n.) Embossed or raised work.
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case..
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..
Knurl :: Knurl (n.) A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.
Disembossom :: Disembossom (v. t.) To separate from the bosom.
Umbilicus :: Umbilicus (n.) An ornamented or painted ball or boss fastened at each end of the stick on which manuscripts were rolled.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. i.) To seek the bushy forest; to hide in the woods.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal..
Embosser :: Embosser (n.) One who embosses.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset.
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.
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..
Embossed :: Embossed (imp. & p. p.) of Embos.
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Anaglyphic :: Anaglyphic (n.) Work chased or embossed relief.
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