brass

Definition

• n. an alloy of copper and zinc
• n. 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
• n. an ornament or utensil made of brass
• n. a memorial made of brass

Word forms

Plural

brasses

Example sentences

1. n.

   The artist created beautiful sculptures using brass.

2. a.

   He plays the brass instruments in the school band.

3. v.

   They decided to brass the old doorknob to make it shine.