Definition of 'brass'
Noun
- 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
Synonyms: 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"
Synonyms: administration governance governing body establishment organization organisation - impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
Synonyms: boldness nerve face cheek - an ornament or utensil made of brass
- the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
Synonyms: brass section - a memorial made of brass
Synonyms: memorial tablet plaque
