English to English noun
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an alloy of copper and zinc |  | source: wordnet30
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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 |  | source: wordnet30
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the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something |  | Example: 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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impudent aggressiveness |  | Example: I couldn't believe her boldness he had the effrontery to question my honesty
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an ornament or utensil made of brass |  | source: wordnet30
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the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments |  | source: wordnet30
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a memorial made of brass |  | source: wordnet30
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An alloy (usually yellow) of copper and zinc, in variable proportion, but often containing two parts of copper to one part of zinc. It sometimes contains tin, and rarely other metals. |  | source: webster1913
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