noun
an alloy of copper and zinc
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
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brass instrument
noun
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
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- 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
noun
impudent aggressiveness
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- I couldn't believe her boldness
- he had the effrontery to question my honesty
noun
an ornament or utensil made of brass
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the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
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brass section
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a memorial made of brass
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