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brass

UK
/brɑːs/
US
/bræs/

Translations

brassnoun
brasses
pl
духовые инструменты
The brass section of the orchestra played beautifully.
Духовые инструменты оркестра играли прекрасно.
The brass decided to implement new policies.
Начальство решило внедрить новые политики.
The statue was made of brass.
Статуя была сделана из латуни.
Additional translations
медь
медные духовые инструменты
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.
brassverb
brassed
Past Simple
brassed
Past Participle
brassing
Gerund
Rare, chiefly technical or historical: to furnish or coat with brass.

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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