BRASS

• (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

• (noun) a memorial made of brass

  synonyms : memorial tablet , plaque

• (noun) an ornament or utensil made of brass

• (noun) impudent aggressiveness

  "I couldn't believe her boldness", "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"

  synonyms : boldness , cheek , face , nerve

• (noun) 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 , establishment , governance , governing body , organisation , organization

• (noun) the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

  synonyms : brass section

• (noun) an alloy of copper and zinc

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