Reference meaning
brass
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an alloy of copper and zinc
Other meanings
2. noun
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
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
4. noun
impudent aggressiveness
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