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emboss

Syllabification: (em·boss)
Pronunciation: /emˈbôs, -ˈbäs/
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Definition of emboss

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective embossed)
  • carve, mold, or stamp a design on (a surface) so that it stands out in relief:an embossed brass dish
  • carve, mold, or stamp (a design) in relief on a surface or object:a dull gold casing with the logo embossed on the front

Derivatives

embosser

noun

embossment

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from the Old French base of obsolete French embosser, from em- 'into' + boce 'protuberance'

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