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lifting boss

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A protrusion intentionally left on stones by masons to facilitate the movement of blocks with ropes and levers, and sometimes kept as a stylistic element.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: architecture

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Synonyms: handling boss

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