Brass (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
The section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments.
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Meaning 3
An ornament or utensil made of brass.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
An alloy of copper and zinc.
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Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doorknob was made of a shiny brass that had begun to tarnish over time.
- Brass is a popular material for musical instruments due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.
- The architect specified brass fixtures for the luxury building to add a touch of elegance to the design.
- The craftsman carefully shaped the brass sheet into a intricate decorative panel.
- The old lamp was refinished with a new coat of brass polish to restore its original luster.
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Meaning 5
A memorial made of brass.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
Impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty".
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Meaning 7
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.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.