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emboss Definition

em·boss (em bôs, -bäs; -im-)

transitive verb

  1. to decorate or cover with designs, patterns, etc. raised above the surface
  2. to carve, raise, or print (a design, etc.) so that it is raised above the surface; raise in relief
  3. to embellish; ornament

Etymology: ME embocen < OFr embocer: see en- & boss

emboss Related Forms
em·bosser noun em·boss·ment noun
emboss Synonyms

emboss

v.

emboss Usage Examples

Object

  • etching: The emboss prints will be released as a limited edition of 5 and the emboss etchings as a limited edition of 10.
  • lettering: First a spherical boss without lettering; secondly a ring with embossed lettering, the text of which is shown in the table.
  • logo: I can't cut the metal embossed logos off my camera.
  • wallpaper: Men engaged in hanging embossed Japanese wallpaper are said to have been affected ( White 1887 ).
  • stamp: Mr Lucas In the front there's an embossed name stamp; ' Edwin Lucas ' .
  • leather: A unique embossed leather Country Member's bag tag.

Preposition: on

  • front: These brand variations show up best on the inscription embossed on the front of the folding door.
  • cover: It has been especially created for our members with the ICE logo delicately embossed on the inside cover.
  • card: Ensure that the name embossed on the card is the same name printed on the check.
  • side: Cassette was housed in a transparent case, with Warner Music logo embossed on both sides of the cassette body.
  • base: Features a crown and the date embossed on the base.

Preposition: onto

  • paper: The certificate has a number of security features to prevent forgery, including a hologram featuring the AQA logo embossed onto the paper.

Modifying Another Word

  • heavily: The heavily embossed body conveys the product's heritage by telling an Indian folk story.
  • also: Its is also embossed with brass copper thought to be reused Army medals.
  • not: The checks we had for controlling access into the mine were not embossed with the colliery's name.

Preposition: in

  • gold: High on each wall of the imposing mansion there is a large " B " , embossed in gold.

Preposition: with

  • seal: As publishers, all our prints are embossed with a unique seal to validate authenticity.
  • logo: There was, however, one for him; and the back of the envelope was embossed with a logo, JWW.
  • pattern: The vinyl layer is often embossed with a pattern or texture - a linen look or a plaster effect for example.
  • word: Instead of security passes, conference-goers were given a red silicone rubber wristband, embossed with the words ' Fabian Society ' .

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