boldface

/ˌboʊl(d)ˈfeɪs/
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Other forms: boldfaced

Definitions of boldface
  1. noun
    a typeface with thick heavy lines
    synonyms: bold, bold face
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    type of:
    case, face, fount, typeface
    a specific size and style of type within a type family
  2. verb
    print in boldface
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    type of:
    impress, print
    reproduce by printing
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