boss

Definitions

1. 1noun

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

2. 2noun

   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.

3. 3noun

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

4. 4noun

   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.

5. 5noun

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

6. 6noun

   A swage or die used for shaping metals.

7. 7noun

   A head or reservoir of water.

8. 8transitive verb

   To ornament with bosses; to stud.

9. 9noun

   A master workman or superintendent; a director or manager; a political dictator.

10. 10noun

    a circular rounded projection or protuberance

    Synonyms

    knob
11. 11noun

    a person responsible for hiring workers

    "the boss hired three more men for the new job"

    Synonyms

    hirer
12. 12noun

    a person who exercises control and makes decisions

    "he is his own boss now"

13. 13noun

    a person who exercises control over workers

    "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"

    Synonyms

    chiefforemangafferhoncho
14. 14noun

    a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments

    "party bosses have a reputation for corruption"

15. 15verb

    raise in a relief

    "embossed stationery"

    Synonyms

    embossstamp
16. 16adjective

    exceptionally good

    "a boss hand at carpentry"

    "his brag cornfield"

    Synonyms

    brag