Dictionary

Definition of Boss

• (n.) Any protuberant part; a round, swelling part or body; a knoblike process; as, a boss of wood.
• (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.
• (n.) A projecting ornament placed at the intersection of the ribs of ceilings, whether vaulted or flat, and in other situations.
• (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.
• (n.) The enlarged part of a shaft, on which a wheel is keyed, or at the end, where it is coupled to another.
• (n.) A swage or die used for shaping metals.
• (n.) A head or reservoir of water.
• (v. t.) To ornament with bosses; to stud.
• (n.) A master workman or superintendent; a director or manager; a political dictator.

Synonyms of Boss

• Hirer
• Tribal Chief
• Headman
• Foreman
• Political Boss
• Antique
• Gaffer
• Old Geezer
• Chief
• Knob
• Old-Timer
• Honcho
• Oldtimer
• Chieftain
• Head
• Party Boss
• Top Dog
• Node
• Thickening
• Pommel
• Brag
• Stomp
• Emboss
• Stamp
• Stereotype
• Stump
• Pigeonhole
• Impress
• Imprint

Antonyms of Boss

• Inferior

Homophones of Boss

• Bos
• Bosk
• Bosse