boss

(noun) a person who exercises control over workers. Synonyms: foreman, chief, gaffer, honcho. Example: "If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman."

(noun) a person responsible for hiring workers. Synonyms: hirer. Example: "The boss hired three more men for the new job."

(noun) a person who exercises control and makes decisions. Example: "He is his own boss now."

(noun) a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments. Synonyms: party boss, political boss. Example: "Party bosses have a reputation for corruption."

(noun) a circular rounded projection or protuberance. Synonyms: knob.

(verb) raise in a relief. Synonyms: emboss, stamp. Example: "Embossed stationery."

(adj) exceptionally good. Synonyms: brag. Examples: "A boss hand at carpentry." "His brag cornfield."