brass

Definitions

1. 1noun

   An alloy (usually yellow) of copper and zinc, in variable proportion, but often containing two parts of copper to one part of zinc. It sometimes contains tin, and rarely other metals.

2. 2noun

   A journal bearing, so called because frequently made of brass. A brass is often lined with a softer metal, when the latter is generally called a white metal lining. See Axle box, Journal Box, and Bearing.

3. 3noun

   Coin made of copper, brass, or bronze.

4. 4noun

   Impudence; a brazen face.

5. 5noun

   Utensils, ornaments, or other articles of brass.

6. 6noun

   A brass plate engraved with a figure or device. Specifically, one used as a memorial to the dead, and generally having the portrait, coat of arms, etc.

7. 7noun

   Lumps of pyrites or sulphuret of iron, the color of which is near to that of brass.

8. 8noun

   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

9. 9noun

   a memorial made of brass

   Synonyms

   plaque
10. 10noun

    an ornament or utensil made of brass

11. 11noun

    impudent aggressiveness

    "I couldn't believe her boldness"

    "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"

    Synonyms

    boldnesscheekfacenerve
12. 12noun

    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"

    Synonyms

    administrationestablishmentgovernanceorganisationorganization
13. 13noun

    the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

14. 14noun

    an alloy of copper and zinc