Definition of "boss"
- noun
A swelling, lump or protuberance in an animal, person or object.
A lump-like mass of rock, especially one projecting through a strata of different rock.
A convex protuberance in hammered work, especially the rounded projection in the centre of a shield.
A protrusion, frequently a cylinder of material that extends beyond a hole.
A knob or projection, usually at the intersection of ribs in a vault.
The target block, made of foam but historically made of hay bales, to which a target face is attached.
A hassock or small seat, especially made from a bundle of straw.
A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
A person in charge of a business or company.
A leader, the head of an organized group or team.
The head of a political party in a given region or district.
A term of address to a man.
An enemy, often at the end of a level, that is particularly challenging and must be beaten in order to progress in, or complete, the game.
Wife.
- verb
To decorate with bosses; to emboss.
To exercise authoritative control over; to lord over; to boss around; to tell (someone) what to do, often repeatedly.
- adjective
Of excellent quality, first-rate.
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