boss

1. n. Any protuberant part; a round, swelling part or body; a knoblike process; as, a boss of wood. Source: opted

2. 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. Source: opted

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

4. 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. Source: opted

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

6. n. A swage or die used for shaping metals. Source: opted

7. n. A head or reservoir of water. Source: opted

8. v. t. To ornament with bosses; to stud. Source: opted

9. n. A master workman or superintendent; a director or manager; a political dictator. Source: opted

10. adj. exceptionally good Source: wordnet

11. n. a person who exercises control over workers Source: wordnet

12. n. a person responsible for hiring workers Source: wordnet

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