Main entry: brass, brass instrument
Definition: a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
Main entry: brass, plaque, memorial tablet
Definition: a memorial made of brass
Main entry: brass
Definition: an ornament or utensil made of brass
Main entry: nerve, brass, cheek, boldness, face
Definition: impudent aggressiveness
Usage: I couldn't believe her boldness; he had the effrontery to question my honesty
Main entry: establishment, governance, governing body, brass, organisation, organization, administration
Definition: the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
Usage: he claims that the present administration is corrupt; the governance of an association is responsible to its members; he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
Main entry: brass, brass section
Definition: the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
Main entry: brass
Definition: an alloy of copper and zinc