brass (
http://definr.com/brass)
n 1: an alloy of copper and zinc
2: a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of
variable length) blown by means of a cup-shaped or
funnel-shaped mouthpiece
3: the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up
a governing body and who administer something; "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" [syn:
administration,
governance,
establishment,
organization,
organisation]
4: impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness";
"he had the effrontery to question my honesty" [syn:
boldness,
nerve,
face,
cheek]
5: an ornament or utensil made of brass
6: a memorial made of brass [syn:
memorial tablet,
plaque]