1. (noun) brass
an alloy of copper and zinc
2. (noun) brass, brass instrument
a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
3. (noun) administration, governance, governing body, establishment, brass, organization, organisation
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"
4. (noun) boldness, nerve, brass, face, cheek
impudent aggressiveness
"I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
5. (noun) brass
an ornament or utensil made of brass
6. (noun) brass section, brass
the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
7. (noun) brass, memorial tablet, plaque
a memorial made of brass
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Definition of 'BRASS' 
