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Knauf — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  • pommel noun The upper front brow of a saddle.
  • stud noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.

Senses

Knauf is used for these senses in English:

  • boss (architectural element) A knob or projection, usually at the intersection of ribs in a vault.
  • stud A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.
  • stud (engineering) A short rod or pin, fixed in and projecting from something, and sometimes forming a journal.

boss — full definition

  1. noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  2. noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
  3. verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
  4. adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
  5. noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.

pommel — full definition

  1. noun The upper front brow of a saddle.
  2. noun A rounded knob or handle.
  3. noun Either of the rounded handles on a pommel horse.
  4. noun The knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword or dagger.

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