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- pronunciation:
- braes
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a yellow alloy consisting mainly of copper and zinc.
Those candlesticks aren't gold; they're brass.
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definition 2: |
an object or objects made of such an alloy.
The servants were polishing the brasses. |
definition 3: |
(often pl.) a wind instrument usu. made of brass, such as a trumpet or horn.
He really wanted to play one of the brasses instead of a woodwind.
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definition 4: |
(pl.) the group of players of brass instruments within an orchestra or band.
The brasses were playing much too loudly during that passage. |
definition 5: |
(informal) self-assured impudence.
She's got a lot of brass saying things like that to the boss.- similar words:
- gall, nerve
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related words: |
audacity, effrontery, instrument, presumption, wind |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
of, relating to, or made of brass.
A French horn is a brass instrument.Many old brass coins were found on the site.- similar words:
- brazen
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