noun Download 🔗Share 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. " material substance industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " music material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " military material weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The colour of brass. Examples : "The new bicycle's handlebars had a beautiful brass color. " color material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (used as a singular or plural noun, metonym) High-ranking officers. Examples : "The brass are not going to like this." military government organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence. Examples : "His brass in arguing with the teacher was astounding; no one expected such boldness. " attitude character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Money. Examples : "My parents gave me some brass for my birthday, so I can buy a new book. " asset finance business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Inferior composition. Examples : "The new student's essays showed a brass of understanding, lacking the depth of thought of the other students. " quality material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To coat with brass. Examples : "The mechanic brasses the old engine parts to protect them from rust. " material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Made of brass, of or pertaining to brass. Examples : "The brass band played a lively tune at the school graduation ceremony. " material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of the colour of brass. Examples : "The new bicycle was a brassy gold color. " color material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Impertinent, bold: brazen. Examples : "The student's brazen questions about the complicated math problems made the teacher uncomfortable. " attitude character moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share 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. " music language sound entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of inferior composition. Examples : "The student's attempt at a painting was a brass imitation of the master's work. " quality value Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Brass in pocket; money. Examples : "He had enough brass to buy the new textbook. " asset finance economy business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " material person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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