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| brass [ brass ] (plural brass·es) |
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1. yellow alloy: a hard yellow shiny metal that is an alloy of zinc and copper, frequently with the addition of other metallic elements to impart specific properties
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2. items made of brass: a collection of ornaments or items made of brass
  clean the brass
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3. item made of brass: an ornament or item made of brass
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usually used in the plural
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horse brasses
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4. engraved plate of brass: an engraved plaque or tablet made of brass, especially one set into the floor or wall of a church
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5. music brass musical instruments: musical instruments made of brass such as trumpets and trombones, considered as a group
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often used in the plural
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6. music players of brass instruments: the players of brass instruments, especially when considered as one of the four main sections of an orchestra
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often used in the plural
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7. military high-ranking officers: high-ranking officers, especially in the military
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informal
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8. mechanical engineering replaceable liner for bearing: a replaceable brass or bronze liner for a bearing
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9. excessive self-assurance: extreme and usually excessive self-confidence
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informal
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He had the brass to lie about every aspect of his background.
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10. Northern England money: money or cash
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informal
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| [ Old English bræs, origin ?] |
