Definition of boss

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Boss (n.) The enlarged part of a shaft, on which a wheel is keyed, or at the end, where it is coupled to another..

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Stud :: Stud (n.) A kind of nail with a large head, used chiefly for ornament; an ornamental knob; a boss..
Crusta :: Crusta (n.) A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object..
Embossing :: Embossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embos.
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.
Umbilicus :: Umbilicus (n.) An ornamented or painted ball or boss fastened at each end of the stick on which manuscripts were rolled.
Imboss :: Imboss (v. t.) See Emboss.
Umbonated :: Umbonated (a.) Having a conical or rounded projection or protuberance, like a boss..
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Having a part projecting like the boss of a shield.
Embossed :: Embossed (imp. & p. p.) of Embos.
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..
Bossed :: Bossed (imp. & p. p.) of Bos.
Imbosture :: Imbosture (n.) Embossed or raised work.
Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case..
Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..
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..
Celature :: Celature (n.) The act or art of engraving or embossing.
Boss :: Boss (n.) Any protuberant part; a round, swelling part or body; a knoblike process; as, a boss of wood..
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..
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