an alloy of copper and zinc
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 ]
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 ]
impudent aggressiveness; I couldnt believe her boldness; he had the effrontery to question my honesty
an ornament or utensil made of brass
the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
[ Syn: brass section ]
a memorial made of brass
[ Syn: memorial tablet , plaque ]