brass (n.)

  1. an alloy of copper and zinc

  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

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: administration , governance , governing body , establishment , organization , organisation ]

  4. impudent aggressiveness; I couldnt believe her boldness; he had the effrontery to question my honesty

    [ Syn: boldness , nerve , face , cheek ]

  5. an ornament or utensil made of brass

  6. the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

    [ Syn: brass section ]

  7. a memorial made of brass

    [ Syn: memorial tablet , plaque ]

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