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brasses
noun(bras-s)
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
Synonyms: administration, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization,
brasses
noun(bras-s)
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,
brasses
noun(bras-s)
a memorial made of brass
Synonyms: memorial tablet, plaque,
brasses
noun(bras-s)
impudent aggressiveness
Synonyms: boldness, cheek, face, nerve,
brasses
noun(bras-s)
the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
Synonyms: brass section,
brasses
noun(bras-s)
an alloy of copper and zinc
brasses
noun(bras-s)
an ornament or utensil made of brass

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