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BRASS

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Brass.

How to pronounce brass:

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Brass - as a 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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brass instrument
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wind8wind instrument
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
administration17establishment20governance16governing bodyorganisation13organization22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Impudent aggressiveness

Example: "I couldn't believe her boldness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boldness11cheek14face9nerve8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aggressiveness19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An ornament or utensil made of brass

The section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brass section
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
section9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A memorial made of brass

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
memorial tabletplaque17

Brass - as a verb

To coat with brass.

Brass - as an adjective

Made of brass, of or pertaining to brass.

Of the colour of brass.

Impertinent, bold: brazen.

Bad, annoying; as wordplay applied especially to brass instruments.

Of inferior composition.

Brass monkey; cold.

Example Sentences

"I bought a brass lamp for my living room."
"The band played a lively tune on their brass instruments."
"The doorknob was made of shiny brass."
"The antique shop had a collection of brass figurines."
"The military awards were made of polished brass."
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Word Game Points

Is BRASS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brass is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRASS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BRASS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brass is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRASS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BRASS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brass is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRASS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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