noun🔗ShareMessingA metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications."The pipes in the school's plumbing system are made of brass. "Die Rohre im Sanitärsystem der Schule bestehen aus Messing.materialsubstanceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlechbläser, BläsergruppeA class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; the section of an orchestra that features such instruments"The brass section played a beautiful fanfare at the school talent show. "Die Blechbläser spielten eine wunderschöne Fanfare bei der Talentshow der Schule.musicmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHülsen, PatronenhülsenSpent shell casings (usually made of brass); the part of the cartridge left over after bullets have been fired."The marksman carefully collected the brass from the firing range. "Der Schütze sammelte sorgfältig die Hülsen vom Schießstand ein.militarymaterialweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMessingfarbeThe colour of brass."The new bicycle's handlebars had a beautiful brass color. "Der Lenker des neuen Fahrrads hatte eine wunderschöne Messingfarbe.colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHohe Offiziere, Führungsebene(used as a singular or plural noun, metonym) High-ranking officers."The brass are not going to like this."Die Führungsebene wird das nicht gutheißen.militarygovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFrechheit, UnverschämtheitA brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence."His brass in arguing with the teacher was astounding; no one expected such boldness. "Seine Frechheit, mit dem Lehrer zu diskutieren, war erstaunlich; niemand erwartete einen solchen Mut.attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGeld, KohleMoney."My parents gave me some brass for my birthday, so I can buy a new book. "Meine Eltern haben mir zum Geburtstag etwas Geld gegeben, damit ich ein neues Buch kaufen kann.assetfinancebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMessingInferior composition."The new student's essays showed a brass of understanding, lacking the depth of thought of the other students. "Die Aufsätze des neuen Schülers zeigten ein Messing an Verständnis, dem die Tiefe des Denkens der anderen Schüler fehlte.qualitymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVermessingenTo coat with brass."The mechanic brasses the old engine parts to protect them from rust. "Der Mechaniker vermessingt die alten Motorteile, um sie vor Rost zu schützen.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAus Messing, messingfarbenMade of brass, of or pertaining to brass."The brass band played a lively tune at the school graduation ceremony. "Die Blaskapelle spielte eine lebhafte Melodie bei der Schulabschlussfeier.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMessingfarbenOf the colour of brass."The new bicycle was a brassy gold color. "Das neue Fahrrad hatte eine messingfarbene Goldfarbe.colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDreist, unverschämtImpertinent, bold: brazen."The student's brazen questions about the complicated math problems made the teacher uncomfortable. "Die dreisten Fragen des Schülers zu den komplizierten Matheaufgaben brachten den Lehrer in Verlegenheit.attitudecharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchlecht, nervigBad, annoying; as wordplay applied especially to brass instruments."The band's practice was incredibly brass; the constant, high-pitched honking was driving everyone crazy. "Die Probe der Band war unglaublich schlecht; das ständige, hochfrequente Hupen trieb alle in den Wahnsinn.musiclanguagesoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMinderwertig, von schlechter QualitätOf inferior composition."The student's attempt at a painting was a brass imitation of the master's work. "Der Versuch des Schülers, ein Gemälde zu malen, war eine minderwertige Nachahmung des Werks des Meisters.qualityvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKohle, KneteBrass in pocket; money."He had enough brass to buy the new textbook. "Er hatte genug Kohle, um das neue Lehrbuch zu kaufen.assetfinanceeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMessingnagel; ProstituierteA brass nail; a prostitute."The old man whispered that the woman at the corner was a brass, and to stay away from her. "Der alte Mann flüsterte, dass die Frau an der Ecke eine Prostituierte sei, und ich solle mich von ihr fernhalten.materialpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEiskaltBrass monkey; cold."The weather outside was brass monkey cold, making it unpleasant to walk to school. "Das Wetter draußen war eiskalt, was den Weg zur Schule unangenehm machte.weatherconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
