brass

Words with a similar base: brass, brass_instrument, brass_section

'brass'

[brass.n.01] as in: an alloy of copper and zinc

'brass'

[brass.n.02] as in: 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

'brass'

[administration.n.02] as in: the persons (or committees or departments etc.)

who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

Examples:
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

'brass'

[boldness.n.02] as in: impudent aggressiveness

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

'brass'

[brass.n.05] as in: an ornament or utensil made of brass

'brass'

[brass_section.n.01] as in: the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

'brass'

[brass.n.07] as in: a memorial made of brass

Origins

					brass (English)
└── bræs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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