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brass

/bɹɑːs/ /bɹæs/

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noun

Messing

A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

Examples :

"The pipes in the school's plumbing system are made of brass. "

Die Rohre im Sanitärsystem der Schule bestehen aus Messing.

material substance industry

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noun

Blechbläser, Bläsergruppe

A 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

Examples :

"The brass section played a beautiful fanfare at the school talent show. "

Die Blechbläser spielten eine wunderschöne Fanfare bei der Talentshow der Schule.

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noun

Hülsen, Patronenhülsen

Spent shell casings (usually made of brass); the part of the cartridge left over after bullets have been fired.

Examples :

"The marksman carefully collected the brass from the firing range. "

Der Schütze sammelte sorgfältig die Hülsen vom Schießstand ein.

military material weapon

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noun

Messingfarbe

The colour of brass.

Examples :

"The new bicycle's handlebars had a beautiful brass color. "

Der Lenker des neuen Fahrrads hatte eine wunderschöne Messingfarbe.

color material appearance

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noun

Hohe Offiziere, Führungsebene

(used as a singular or plural noun, metonym) High-ranking officers.

Examples :

"The brass are not going to like this."

Die Führungsebene wird das nicht gutheißen.

military government organization

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noun

Frechheit, Unverschämtheit

A brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence.

Examples :

"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.

attitude character

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noun

Geld, Kohle

Examples :

"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.

asset finance business economy

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noun

Messing

Inferior composition.

Examples :

"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.

quality material

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verb

Vermessingen

To coat with brass.

Examples :

"The mechanic brasses the old engine parts to protect them from rust. "

Der Mechaniker vermessingt die alten Motorteile, um sie vor Rost zu schützen.

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adjective

Aus Messing, messingfarben

Made of brass, of or pertaining to brass.

Examples :

"The brass band played a lively tune at the school graduation ceremony. "

Die Blaskapelle spielte eine lebhafte Melodie bei der Schulabschlussfeier.

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adjective

Messingfarben

Of the colour of brass.

Examples :

"The new bicycle was a brassy gold color. "

Das neue Fahrrad hatte eine messingfarbene Goldfarbe.

color material appearance

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adjective

Dreist, unverschämt

Impertinent, bold: brazen.

Examples :

"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.

attitude character moral

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adjective

Schlecht, nervig

Bad, annoying; as wordplay applied especially to brass instruments.

Examples :

"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.

music language sound entertainment

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adjective

Minderwertig, von schlechter Qualität

Of inferior composition.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Kohle, Knete

Brass in pocket; money.

Examples :

"He had enough brass to buy the new textbook. "

Er hatte genug Kohle, um das neue Lehrbuch zu kaufen.

asset finance economy business

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noun

Messingnagel; Prostituierte

A brass nail; a prostitute.

Examples :

"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.

material person

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adjective

Eiskalt

Brass monkey; cold.

Examples :

"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.

weather condition