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Meaning & Definition of Brass in English

English

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.