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brass [n]

1)	an alloy of copper and zinc

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copper-base_alloy atomic_number_29 alpha-beta_brass alpha_brass bearing_brass cartridge_brass gilding_metal high_brass latten low_brass ormolu guinea_gold

2)	a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece

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wind baritone bass_horn bugle clarion cornet fluegelhorn french_horn saxhorn trombone valve

3)	the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"

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administration establishment governance governing_body organisation organization

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body authorities form organise direct coordinate administer curia top_brass executive bench county_council government_officials hierarchy management advisory_board

4)	impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"

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boldness cheek face nerve

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aggressiveness cheek confront audaciousness

5)	an ornament or utensil made of brass

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6)	the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

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section trumpet_section

7)	a memorial made of brass

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memorial_tablet plaque

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