Brass

[brɑːs] or [bræs]

Definition

(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.

(noun.) a memorial made of brass.

(noun.) an ornament or utensil made of brass.

(noun.) an alloy of copper and zinc.

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Definition

(n.) 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.

(n.) 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.

(n.) Coin made of copper, brass, or bronze.

(n.) Impudence; a brazen face.

(n.) Utensils, ornaments, or other articles of brass.

(n.) 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.

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

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Alloy of copper and zinc.[2]. Assurance, boldness, pertness, effrontery, presumption, audacity, forwardness, face, front, CHEEK.

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Definition

the brass pieces which in plate armour protected the upper part of the arms and united the shoulder and elbow pieces.—ns. Brass′-band a band or company of musicians who perform on brass instruments; Brass′et a casque or armour covering for the head: a helmet; Brass′found′er a maker of articles in brass.—adjs. Brass′-paved (Spens.) durable as if paved with brass; Brass′-vis′aged brazen-faced impudent.—n. Brass′y a wooden golf-club with a brass sole.—adj. of or like brass: impudent: unfeeling: pitiless: harsh in tone.

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Unserious Contents or Definition

To dream of brass, denotes that you will rise rapidly in your profession, but while of apparently solid elevation you will secretly fear a downfall of fortune.

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