nounπShareA metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications."The plumber used brasses to connect the pipes in the bathroom. "materialindustrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "musicmaterialsoundgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSpent 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. "militaryweaponmaterialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe colour of brass."The sunlight reflected off the antique doorknob, giving it warm brasses. "colorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(used as a singular or plural noun, metonym) High-ranking officers."The brass are not going to like this."militarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence.""He had the brasses to ask his boss for a raise after being late every day that week." "attitudecharactervaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMoney."He needed some brasses to buy lunch at school. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInferior 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. "qualitymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo coat with brass."The artist will brass the iron frame to give it a golden look. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBrass in pocket; money."After working overtime all week, he finally had some brasses in his pocket to treat himself to a nice dinner. "assetfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brass nail; a prostitute."The old furniture maker used small brasses to secure the delicate inlay. "materialpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
