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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..

Umbo :: Umbo (n.) The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike..

Umbonated :: Umbonated (a.) Having a conical or rounded projection or protuberance, like a boss..

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..

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

Chignon :: Chignon (n.) A knot, boss, or mass of hair, natural or artificial, worn by a woman at the back of the head..

Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset.

Boss :: Boss (n.) A projecting ornament placed at the intersection of the ribs of ceilings, whether vaulted or flat, and in other situations..

Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case..

Imbosture :: Imbosture (n.) Embossed or raised work.

Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.

Bosses :: Bosses (pl. ) of Bos.

Bossism :: Bossism (n.) The rule or practices of bosses, esp. political bosses..

Embossment :: Embossment (n.) The act of forming bosses or raised figures, or the state of being so formed..

Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Swollen; protuberant.

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..

Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..

Boss :: Boss (n.) A head or reservoir of water.

Anaglyptograph :: Anaglyptograph (n.) An instrument by which a correct engraving of any embossed object, such as a medal or cameo, can be executed..

Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.

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