Meaning & Definition of Brass in English
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Brass
/bræs/
noun
1. An alloy of copper and zinc
synonym:
- brass
2. A wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
synonym:
- brass,
- brass instrument
3. The persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
- "He claims that the present administration is corrupt"
- "The governance of an association is responsible to its members"
- "He quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
synonym:
- administration,
- governance,
- governing body,
- establishment,
- brass,
- organization,
- organisation
4. Impudent aggressiveness
- "I couldn't believe her boldness"
- "He had the effrontery to question my honesty"
synonym:
- boldness,
- nerve,
- brass,
- face,
- cheek
5. An ornament or utensil made of brass
synonym:
- brass
6. The section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
synonym:
- brass section,
- brass
7. A memorial made of brass
synonym:
- brass,
- memorial tablet,
- plaque
Examples of using
Bronze-ware is largely made from alloys of brass and tin.
He belongs to the brass band.
Gold is similar in color to brass.