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brass
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
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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
noun
a memorial made of brass
noun
an ornament or utensil made of brass
noun
impudent aggressiveness
“I couldn't believe her boldness”
noun
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”
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the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
noun
an alloy of copper and zinc
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I couldn't believe her boldness
he had the cheek to question my honesty
he claims that the present administration is corrupt
the governance of an association is responsible to its members
he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
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