The Clue
Decorative knob (4 letter answer)
The Answer
BOSS
Tags
Notes
The answer BOSS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Definition
BOSS as a noun:
1. (foreman, chief, gaffer, honcho, boss) = a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
2. (boss, hirer) = a person responsible for hiring workers; "the boss hired three more men for the new job"
3. a person who exercises control and makes decisions; "he is his own boss now"
4. (party boss, political boss, boss) = a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments; "party bosses have a reputation for corruption"
5. (knob, boss) = a circular rounded projection or protuberance
BOSS as a verb:
1. (emboss, boss, stamp) = raise in a relief; "embossed stationary"
BOSS as an adjective:
1. (boss, brag) = exceptionally good; "a boss hand at carpentry"; "his brag cornfield"