brass

nouns

an alloy of copper and zinc
brass
is a type of (narrower)
any alloy whose principal component is copper
copper-base alloy
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
brass, brass instrument
is derived from
brassy
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 recognized as a member of the establishment"
administration, brass, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization
impudent aggressiveness
"I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
boldness, brass, cheek, face, nerve
is derived from
brassy
an ornament or utensil made of brass
brass
is a type of (narrower)
something used to beautify
decoration, ornament, ornamentation
the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
brass, brass section
is derived from
brassy
a memorial made of brass
brass, memorial tablet, plaque