brass Antonyms
Strongest:
- diffidence
- modesty
- timidity
- modesty
- bashfulness
- bashfulness
- hesitancy
- diffidence
- shyness
- shyness
- hesitancy
- timidity
Strong:
- graciousness
- manners
- faintheartedness
- civility
- civility
- manners
- timorousness
- graciousness
- faintheartedness
- courtesy
- timidness
- timidness
- gentility
- courtesy
- timorousness
- gentility
Weak:
Meaning of brass
brass (n)
an alloy of copper and zinc
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
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
impudent aggressiveness
an ornament or utensil made of brass
the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
a memorial made of brass
brass (n.)
An alloy (usually yellow) of copper and zinc, in variable proportion, but often containing two parts of copper to one part of zinc. It sometimes contains tin, and rarely other metals.
A journal bearing, so called because frequently made of brass. A brass is often lined with a softer metal, when the latter is generally called a white metal lining. See Axle box, Journal Box, and Bearing.
Coin made of copper, brass, or bronze.
Impudence; a brazen face.
Utensils, ornaments, or other articles of brass.
A brass plate engraved with a figure or device. Specifically, one used as a memorial to the dead, and generally having the portrait, coat of arms, etc.
Lumps of pyrites or sulphuret of iron, the color of which is near to that of brass.
brass Sentence Examples
- The sunlight glinted off the polished brass doorknob as she turned it to enter the room.
- The band marched down the street, their brass instruments gleaming in the sunlight.
- The ornate brass chandelier illuminated the grand ballroom with a warm, golden light.
- He admired the intricate brass detailing on the antique pocket watch, a testament to fine craftsmanship.
- The brass fittings on the old ship had weathered the sea's storms but still retained their luster.
- With a quick polish, the brass candlesticks regained their shine, ready to adorn the dining table.
- The military officer proudly displayed his brass insignia, signifying years of service and dedication.
- The brass section of the orchestra added depth and richness to the symphony's sound.
- She carefully arranged the brass figurines on the mantle, each one holding sentimental value.
- The brass plaque commemorated the historic event, a timeless reminder of the past.
FAQs About the word brass
an alloy of copper and zinc, a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shape
nerve, gall, arrogance, sauciness, chutzpah, face, chutzpa, cheekiness, brashness,crust
diffidence, modesty, timidity, modesty, bashfulness, bashfulness, hesitancy, diffidence, shyness, shyness
The sunlight glinted off the polished brass doorknob as she turned it to enter the room.
The band marched down the street, their brass instruments gleaming in the sunlight.
The ornate brass chandelier illuminated the grand ballroom with a warm, golden light.
He admired the intricate brass detailing on the antique pocket watch, a testament to fine craftsmanship.
