noun๐ShareA 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. "materialsubstanceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA 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. "musicmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSpent 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. "militarymaterialweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe colour of brass."The new bicycle's handlebars had a beautiful brass color. "colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(used as a singular or plural noun, metonym) High-ranking officers."The brass are not going to like this."militarygovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence."His brass in arguing with the teacher was astounding; no one expected such boldness. "attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareMoney."My parents gave me some brass for my birthday, so I can buy a new book. "assetfinancebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareInferior composition."The new student's essays showed a brass of understanding, lacking the depth of thought of the other students. "qualitymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo coat with brass."The mechanic brasses the old engine parts to protect them from rust. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareMade of brass, of or pertaining to brass."The brass band played a lively tune at the school graduation ceremony. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOf the colour of brass."The new bicycle was a brassy gold color. "colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareImpertinent, bold: brazen."The student's brazen questions about the complicated math problems made the teacher uncomfortable. "attitudecharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareBad, annoying; as wordplay applied especially to brass instruments."The band's practice was incredibly brass; the constant, high-pitched honking was driving everyone crazy. "musiclanguagesoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOf inferior composition."The student's attempt at a painting was a brass imitation of the master's work. "qualityvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareBrass in pocket; money."He had enough brass to buy the new textbook. "assetfinanceeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA brass nail; a prostitute."The old man whispered that the woman at the corner was a brass, and to stay away from her. "materialpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareBrass monkey; cold."The weather outside was brass monkey cold, making it unpleasant to walk to school. "weatherconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading