1. Noun
The act of forming bosses or raised figures, or the state of being so formed.
2. Noun
A bosslike prominence; figure in relief; raised work; jut; protuberance; esp., a combination of raised surfaces having a decorative effect.
3. Noun
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
Vocabulary classified under Art and design
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