brasses

1. an alloy of copper and zincSynonyms: brass

2. 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 mouthpieceSynonyms: brass, brass instrument

3. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering somethingExamples: "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"Synonyms: administration, brass, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization

4. impudent aggressivenessExamples: "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"Synonyms: boldness, brass, cheek, face, nerve

5. an ornament or utensil made of brassSynonyms: brass

6. the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instrumentsSynonyms: brass, brass section