embossment.html - v.tr.
1 carve or mould in relief.
2 form figures etc. so that they stand out on (a surface).
3 make protuberant.

embosser n. embossment n. [ME, f. OF (as EN-(1), BOSS(2))]

embossment.html - v.tr.
literary 1 embrace.
2 enclose, surround.

embossment.html - v.tr.
1 carve or mould in relief.
2 form figures etc. so that they stand out on (a surface).
3 make protuberant.

embosser n. embossment n. [ME, f. OF (as EN-(1), BOSS(2))]

embossment.html - v.tr.
(-ies, -ied)
1 give a concrete or discernible form to (an idea, concept, etc.).
2 (of a thing or person) be an expression of (an idea etc.).
3 express tangibly (courage embodied in heroic actions).
4 form into a body.
5 include, comprise.
6 provide (a spirit) with bodily form.

embodiment n.

embossment.html - v.tr.
(often foll. by to + infin.) make bold; encourage.

embossment.html - n.
an obstruction of any artery by a clot of blood, air-bubble, etc. [ME, = 'intercalation' f. LL embolismus f. Gk embolismos f. emballo (as EMBLEM)]