SINCE 1828
emboss
verb (1)
em·boss
| \ im-ˈbäs
, -ˈbȯs\
, -ˈbȯs\
embossed;
embossing;
embosses
Definition of emboss
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to raise the surface of into bosses
especially
: to ornament with raised work
2
: to raise in relief from a surface
emboss
verb (2)
embossed;
embossing;
embosses
Definition of emboss (Entry 2 of 2)
Other Words from emboss
Verb (1)
embossable
\ im-ˈbä-sə-bəl
, -ˈbȯ- \
adjective
, -ˈbȯ- \
adjective
embosser
\ im-ˈbä-sər
, -ˈbȯ- \
noun
, -ˈbȯ- \
noun
embossment
\ im-ˈbä-smənt
, -ˈbȯ- \
noun
, -ˈbȯ- \
noun
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emboss
verb
em·boss
| \ im-ˈbäs
, -ˈbȯs\
, -ˈbȯs\
embossed;
embossing
Kids Definition of emboss
: to decorate with a raised pattern or design
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