Old English bræs "brass, bronze," originally in reference to an alloy of copper and tin (now bronze), later and in modern use an alloy of two parts copper, one part zinc. A mystery word, wit [..]

Man-made alloy of copper and zinc. In the olden times, any alloy of copper was known as brass, though it was most often copper and tin. See also Bronze.

Brass [N] [S]which is an alloy of copper and zinc, was not known till the thirteenth century. What is designated by this word in Scripture is properly copper ( Deuteronomy 8:9 ). It was used for fette [..]

family of musical instruments whose tone is produced by vibration of the lips.

money

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 administration: the persons [..]

a yellowish metal made by melting copper and zinc together

High-ranking staff officers.

During the 14th and 15th centuries gisants or funerary brasses were often used as memorials for knights and their consorts. These plates were constructed in pieces of sheet brass and installed in the [..]

a family of copper/zinc alloys.

which is an alloy of copper and zinc, was not known till the thirteenth century. What is designated by this word in Scripture is properly copper (Deut. 8:9). It was used for fetters (Judg. 16:21; 2 Ki [..]

The word nechosheth is improperly translated by "brass." In most places of the Old Testament the correct translation would be copper, although it may sometimes possibly mean bronze a compoun [..]

mesh

See: blocking.

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To dream of brass, denotes that you will rise rapidly in your profession, but while of apparently solid elevation you will secretly fear a downfall of fortune.   

An alloy of copper and zinc, in the proportion of about two parts of copper to one part zinc. The zinc makes brass stronger and harder than copper is alone. It is easy to work, and doesn't rust. [..]

Noun. 1. Money. 2. Prostitute. Short for brass nail, rhyming slang for tail, which is itself slang for, amongst other things, a woman and prostitute.

Slang for faucets and fittings regardless of materials used.

A nonferrous alloy consisting essentially of copper and zinc.

A synonym for expended metallic cartridge cases.

(n) an alloy of copper and zinc(n) the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something(n) impudent aggressiveness(n) a wind instrument that co [..]

Impudence. A lawyer said to a troublesome witness, “Why, man, you have brass enough in your head to make a teakettle.” “And you, sir,” replied the witness, &#14 [..]

Strip. 70% copper 30% zinc. This is one of the most widely used of the copper-zinc alloys; it is malleable and ductile; has excellent cold-working; poor hot working and poor machining properties; deve [..]

Strip. 65% copper and 35% zinc. Known as “High Brass” or “Two to One Brass.” A copper-zinc alloy yellow in color. Formerly widely used but now largely supplanted by Cartridge Brass.

wind instruments which produce tone by vibration of the lips,

A family of instruments with cup-shaped mouthpieces through which the player blows into a series of metal tubes. Usually constructed of brass or silver.

a family of instruments that includes the trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba. Most feature a cup-shaped mouthpiece attached to metal tubing that flares into a bell at the end.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties. Brass has higher malleability than bronze or zinc. The relatively low melting point of brass (900 to 940°C, depending on composition) and its flow characteristics make it a relatively easy material to cast. We [..]

Officers, especially senior officers.

Common (originally Naval) slang expression for bitterly cold weather.

officers, especially senior officers. Also, shell casings from small arms or larger guns whose shells have metal casings.

Officers, especially senior officers.

1. an alloy of copper and zinc commonly used for fittings, accessories and decorative pieces on a vessel   2. senior officers

Man-made alloy of copper and zinc. In the olden times, any alloy of copper was known as brass. Most brass of the olden days was an alloy of copper and tin. See also bronze.

An alloy of approximately 2 parts copper and 1 part zinc, which because of its combination of strength and ductility, is commonly used for making cartridge cases, which fit easily into the chamber of [..]

The upper levels of the Navy's officer corps. Admirals, generally. They walk on eggshells because their jobs are politically connected. For some, it's a long time since they had much to do w [..]

Metal used in the barrel of the dart, less dense then both nickel and tungsten

An alloy of copper and zinc, usually with two to one proportion and with yellow or golden coloration. Because of the addition of zinc and sometimes small amounts of other metals, brass is stronger and [..]

1) A term used to mean empty, reloadable cartridge cases. 2) An alloy of copper and zinc, the usual ratio for cartridges being, copper 70% and zinc 30%. 3) A Yorkshire dialect word for money.

A copper-zinc alloy containing up to 40% zinc and some smaller amounts of other metals.

(not comparable) Made of brass. * '''1865''' April, ''United States Service magazine'', volume 3, page 352: *: [...] ornamented by ''one'' common very brass spur, originally valued at some thirtee [..]