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brass
(br/&/s )

noun (n)

  • an alloy of copper and zinc(noun.substance)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something(noun.group)
    source: wordnet30
  • impudent aggressiveness(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    boldness, cheek, face, nerve
    source: wordnet30
  • an ornament or utensil made of brass(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments(noun.group)
    Synonym:
    brass section
    source: wordnet30
  • a memorial made of brass(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • An alloy (usually yellow) of copper and zinc, in variable proportion, but often containing two parts of copper to one part of zinc. It sometimes contains tin, and rarely other metals.(noun)
    source: webster1913

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