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brass

UK
/brɑːs/
US
/bræs/

Translations

brassnoun
brasses
pl
les cuivresEnsemble d’instruments à vent en métal dans un orchestre ou un groupe.
The brass section played a powerful fanfare to start the concert.
Les cuivres ont joué une fanfare puissante pour ouvrir le concert.
The statue was made of brass and shone brightly in the sunlight.
La statue était en laiton et brillait vivement au soleil.
Additional translations
les gradésFamilier ; pour désigner des officiers ou responsables de haut rang.
le culotFamilier ; hardiesse jugée impudente ou insolente.
l’argentFamilier, britannique ; argent, fortune.
Synonyms
copper
bronze
alloy
metal
military band
orchestra
band
gold
brassadjective
UK
/brɑːs/
US
/bræs/
Used attributively for objects made of brass or having a brass-like colour.
en laiton
A heavy brass lamp stood on the desk.
Une lourde lampe en laiton se trouvait sur le bureau.
brassverb
brassed
Past Simple
brassed
Past Participle
brassing
Gerund
Rare, chiefly technical or historical: to furnish or coat with brass.
plaquer de laitonTechnique de revêtement métallique.
The workshop brassed the fittings to give them a durable golden sheen.
L’atelier a plaqué de laiton les accessoires pour leur donner un reflet doré durable.

Definitions

brassnoun
A yellow alloy of copper and zinc, used especially for making musical instruments and ornaments.
The statue was made of brass and shone brightly in the sunlight.
A group of brass instruments in an orchestra or band.
The brass section played a powerful fanfare to start the concert.
High-ranking military officers or officials.
The brass met to discuss the new strategy for the upcoming operation.
Boldness or self-assurance, often in a disrespectful or impudent way.
She had the brass to challenge the manager's decision in front of everyone.
British informal: money; wealth.
You’ll need plenty of brass if you want to buy that house.
brassadjective
Made of brass or resembling brass in colour or material.
A heavy brass lamp stood on the desk.
brassverb
To furnish, cover, or plate (an object) with brass.
The workshop brassed the fittings to give them a durable golden sheen.
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