brass
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/bræs/
🇬🇧
/brɑːs/
noun
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A yellow metal made from copper and zinc, or things made from it.
The doorknob is made of brass and shines brightly.
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Metal wind instruments like trumpets, or the people who play them.
The brass section played loudly in the orchestra.
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A decorated brass object, often on a horse's harness.
The horse's brass harness decoration gleamed in the sun.
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A brass plate in a church to remember someone who died.
The memorial brass on the wall honored the church's founder.
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The top leaders in a company or group.
The company brass decided to expand the business.
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Money.
He earned a lot of brass from his new job.
translation
A yellow metal made from copper and zinc, or things made from it.; Metal wind instruments like trumpets, or the people who play them.; A decorated brass object, often on a horse's harness.; A brass plate in a church to remember someone who died.; The top leaders in a company or group.; Money.
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brasses