The Meaning of brass

• (n.) An alloy (usually yellow) of copper and zinc, in variable proportion, but often containing two parts of copper to one part of zinc. It sometimes contains tin, and rarely other metals.
• (n.) A journal bearing, so called because frequently made of brass. A brass is often lined with a softer metal, when the latter is generally called a white metal lining. See Axle box, Journal Box, and Bearing.
• (n.) Coin made of copper, brass, or bronze.
• (n.) Impudence; a brazen face.
• (n.) Utensils, ornaments, or other articles of brass.
• (n.) A brass plate engraved with a figure or device. Specifically, one used as a memorial to the dead, and generally having the portrait, coat of arms, etc.
• (n.) Lumps of pyrites or sulphuret of iron, the color of which is near to that of brass.

Synonyms

brass instrument , administration , governance , governing body , establishment , organization , organisation , boldness , nerve , face , cheek , brass section , memorial tablet , plaque

Homophones

bras , brasque

Rhymes

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