emboss

[ em-baws, -bos ]

/ ɛmˈbɔs, -ˈbɒs /

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Definition of emboss

verb (used with object)

to raise or represent (surface designs) in relief.

to decorate (a surface) with raised ornament.

Metalworking. to raise a design on (a blank) with dies of similar pattern, one the negative of the other.Compare coin (def. 10).

to cause to bulge out; make protuberant.

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Origin of emboss

1350–1400; Middle English embosen<Middle French embocer, equivalent to em-em-¹ + boceboss²

OTHER WORDS FROM emboss

em·boss·a·ble, adjectiveem·boss·er, nounem·boss·ment, nounun·em·bossed, adjective

Words nearby emboss

embolus, emboly, embonpoint, embosk, embosom, emboss, embossed, embothrium, embouchure, embourgeoisement, embow

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How to use emboss in a sentence

Of course, top grain leather is the most expensive, and we have suede, die cut, embossed, patent, and a variety of other techniques used to change the look of a hide.
Leather and lace in your home decor|Valerie Blake|January 15, 2022|Washington Blade
The words “Die Heilige Schrift der Israeliten” — the Holy Scriptures of the Israelites — were embossed on the front.
A family hid their Bible in an attic as Nazis invaded. Almost 80 years later, it was reunited with the family’s heirs.|Nicole Asbury|August 24, 2021|Washington Post
When we see someone else live our dream first, we extend a gold-embossed invitation to that kind of disappointment, a FOMO we will never live down.
You Don’t Need to Watch Hiking Videos to Hike|Grayson Haver Currin|June 15, 2021|Outside Online
In our earlier days did we not emboss our bosoms with the daffodils, and shake them almost unto shedding with our transport?
Imaginary Conversations and Poems|Walter Savage Landor

When he was preparing his magnificent vase for the Exhibition, he was advised to emboss it with the royal arms of England.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852.|Various
But there is a way by which almost anyone may emboss stationery at home with one's own design at no expense whatever.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
Steel dies for flower-shapes have a cutting edge, so that they can stamp out and emboss in one action.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
It is cover'd with Dutch emboss'd paper, almost totally gilt.
Experiments and Observations on Electricity made at Philadelphia in America|Benjamin Franklin

British Dictionary definitions for emboss

emboss

/ (ɪmˈbɒs) /

verb

to mould or carve (a decoration or design) on (a surface) so that it is raised above the surface in low relief

to cause to bulge; make protrude

Derived forms of emboss

embosser, nounembossment, noun

Word Origin for emboss

C14: from Old French embocer, from em- + boce boss ²

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