BRASS

/bɹɑːs/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 8

Definition

  1. noun an alloy of copper and zinc.
  2. noun 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. — synonyms: brass_instrument
  3. noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something. — synonyms: administration, governance, governing_body, establishment, organization, organisation
  4. noun impudent aggressiveness. — synonyms: boldness, nerve, face, cheek
  5. noun an ornament or utensil made of brass.
  6. noun the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments. — synonyms: brass_section
  7. noun a memorial made of brass. — synonyms: memorial_tablet, plaque

Examples

  • “The brass are not going to like this.”
  • “You've got a lot of brass telling me to do that!”

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