brass - Meaning in Konkani

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brass - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of brass in English

brass noun

1. 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

   Synonyms

   brass instrument

2. a memorial made of brass

   Synonyms

   memorial tablet, plaque

3. an ornament or utensil made of brass
4. impudent aggressiveness

   Synonyms

   boldness, cheek, face, nerve

   Examples

   • "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
   • "I couldn't believe her boldness"
5. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

   Synonyms

   administration, establishment, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization

   Examples

   • "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"
   • "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
   • "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"
6. the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

   Synonyms

   brass section

7. an alloy of copper and zinc

Description

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic and chemical properties, but copper typically has the larger proportion. In use since prehistoric times, it is a substitutional alloy: atoms of the two constituents may replace each other within the same crystal structure.

Also see "Brass" on Wikipedia

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