noun🔗ShareMessingA metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications."The plumber used brasses to connect the pipes in the bathroom. "Der Klempner verwendete Messing, um die Rohre im Badezimmer zu verbinden.materialindustrysubstanceChat 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 school orchestra's brasses, including trumpets and trombones, played a powerful fanfare. "Die Blechbläser des Schulorchesters, darunter Trompeten und Posaunen, spielten eine kraftvolle Fanfare.musicmaterialsoundgroupChat 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 brasses from the shooting range. "Der Schütze sammelte sorgfältig die Hülsen vom Schießstand ein.militaryweaponmaterialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMessingfarbeThe colour of brass."The sunlight reflected off the antique doorknob, giving it warm brasses. "Das Sonnenlicht spiegelte sich in dem antiken Türknauf und verlieh ihm warme Messingfarbe.colorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHohe Offiziere, Führungskräfte(used as a singular or plural noun, metonym) High-ranking officers."The brass are not going to like this."Das Führungspersonal wird das nicht gutheißen.militarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFrechheit, UnverschämtheitA brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence.""He had the brasses to ask his boss for a raise after being late every day that week." "Er besaß die Frechheit, seinen Chef nach einer Gehaltserhöhung zu fragen, nachdem er die ganze Woche jeden Tag zu spät gekommen war.attitudecharactervaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGeld, KohleMoney."He needed some brasses to buy lunch at school. "Er brauchte etwas Geld, um in der Schule zu Mittag zu essen.financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMessing, minderwertiges MetallInferior composition."The antique shop owner warned us that the candlesticks were made of brasses, not solid brass, so they wouldn't hold their shine as well. "Der Antiquitätenhändler warnte uns, dass die Kerzenständer aus Messing und nicht aus massivem Messing gefertigt waren, sodass sie ihren Glanz nicht so gut halten würden.qualitymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVermessingenTo coat with brass."The artist will brass the iron frame to give it a golden look. "Der Künstler wird den Eisenrahmen vermessingen, um ihm ein goldenes Aussehen zu verleihen.materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKohle, KneteBrass in pocket; money."After working overtime all week, he finally had some brasses in his pocket to treat himself to a nice dinner. "Nachdem er die ganze Woche Überstunden gemacht hatte, hatte er endlich Kohle in der Tasche, um sich ein schönes Abendessen zu gönnen.assetfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMessingnagel; ProstituierteA brass nail; a prostitute."The old furniture maker used small brasses to secure the delicate inlay. "Der alte Möbelmacher verwendete kleine Messingnägel, um die filigrane Intarsie zu befestigen.materialpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading