brass

noun

1. an alloy of copper and zinc

   noun.substance

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. 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.artifact

   Synonyms brass instrument

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

   noun.group

   Synonyms administration establishment governance governing body organisation organization

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. impudent aggressiveness

   noun.attribute

   Synonyms boldness cheek face nerve

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. an ornament or utensil made of brass

   noun.artifact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

   noun.group

   Synonyms brass section

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. a memorial made of brass

   noun.artifact

   Synonyms memorial tablet plaque

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. 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.

   noun

   Source: webster1913