boss

a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"

a person responsible for hiring workers; "the boss hired three more men for the new job"

a person who exercises control and makes decisions; "he is his own boss now"

a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments; "party bosses have a reputation for corruption"

a circular rounded projection or protuberance

raise in a relief; "embossed stationery"

exceptionally good; "a boss hand at carpentry"; "his brag cornfield"