Schlussstein — meaning in English

English meaning

• boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
• keystone noun The central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones in place.

Senses

Schlussstein is used for these senses in English:

• boss (architectural element) A knob or projection, usually at the intersection of ribs in a vault.
• keystone (architecture) The top stone of an arch.

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.

keystone — full definition

1. noun The central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones in place.
2. noun The central element that everything else depends on or is built around.

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