definition of
brass

[1] #1 brass n. an alloy of copper and zinc. wn

[2] #2 brass n. [brass instrument] 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. wn

[3] #3 brass n. [administration, governance, governing body, establishment, organization, organisation] the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became rec. wn

[4] #4 brass n. [boldness, nerve, face, cheek] impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty". wn

[5] #5 brass n. an ornament or utensil made of brass. wn