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brass

/brɑːs/

/bræs/

brassnoun

brasses

Translations

духовые инструменты

The brass section of the orchestra played beautifully.

Духовые инструменты оркестра играли прекрасно.

начальство

The brass decided to implement new policies.

Начальство решило внедрить новые политики.

латунь

The statue was made of brass.

Статуя была сделана из латуни.

Additional translations

медь

медные духовые инструменты

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

military band

brassadjective

/brɑːs/

/bræs/

Used attributively for objects made of brass or having a brass-like colour.

Definitions

Made of brass or resembling brass in colour or material.

A heavy brass lamp stood on the desk.

brassverb

brassed

Past Simple

brassed

Past Participle

brassing

Gerund

Rare, chiefly technical or historical: to furnish or coat with brass.

Definitions

To furnish, cover, or plate (an object) with brass.

The workshop brassed the fittings to give them a durable golden sheen.