Bosslike
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Like or resembling a boss (raised area; protrusion)
"An electric motor comprising an oil-tight housing having a bosslike projection at one end thereof, said oil-tight housing being defined by a somewhat cup-shaped member open at the end remote from said end having said bosslike projection […]"
- 2 Like or resembling a boss; bossish
"Malene tried to digest what it meant that he was looking bosslike this morning."
Example
More examples"An electric motor comprising an oil-tight housing having a bosslike projection at one end thereof, said oil-tight housing being defined by a somewhat cup-shaped member open at the end remote from said end having said bosslike projection […]"
Etymology
From boss (“protrusion”) + -like.
From boss (“employer; manager”) + -like.
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