Synonyms for brass

Synonyms for (noun) brass

Synonyms: 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

Similar words: wind, wind instrument

Definition: a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath


Synonyms: brass, plaque, memorial tablet

Definition: a memorial made of brass

Similar words: memorial, monument

Definition: a structure erected to commemorate persons or events


Synonyms: brass

Definition: an ornament or utensil made of brass

Similar words: decoration, ornament, ornamentation

Definition: something used to beautify


Synonyms: nerve, brass, cheek, boldness, face

Definition: impudent aggressiveness

Usage: I couldn't believe her boldness; he had the effrontery to question my honesty

Similar words: aggressiveness

Definition: the quality of being bold and enterprising


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: body

Definition: a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity

Usage: the whole body filed out of the auditorium; the student body; administrative body


Synonyms: brass, brass section

Definition: the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

Similar words: section

Definition: a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class


Synonyms: brass

Definition: an alloy of copper and zinc

Similar words: copper-base alloy

Definition: any alloy whose principal component is copper


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