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Definition of Emboss
1. Verb. Raise in a relief. "Embossed stationery"
Specialized synonyms: Block
Generic synonyms: Impress, Imprint
Derivative terms: Boss, Embossment, Stamp, Stamp, Stamp
Definition of Emboss
1. v. t. To raise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work.
2. v. t. To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal.
3. v. t. To hide or conceal in a thicket; to imbosk; to inclose, shelter, or shroud in a wood.
4. v. i. To seek the bushy forest; to hide in the woods.
Definition of Emboss
1. to decorate with raised designs [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Emboss
1. To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal. Origin: Etymology uncertain. 1. To hide or conceal in a thicket; to imbosk; to inclose, shelter, or shroud in a wood. "In the Arabian woods embossed." (Milton) 2. To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset. "A knight her met in mighty arms embossed." (Spenser) Origin: Cf. Pr. & Sp. Emboscar, It. Imboscare, F. Embusquer, and E. Imbosk. To seek the bushy forest; to hide in the woods. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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