brass — a metal alloy made of copper and zinc
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a metal alloy made of copper and zinc
Pronunciation (IPA): /bræs/
Korean meaning: 구리와 아연의 합금인 황동
Korean pronunciation: **브**래스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother polishes her brass candlesticks every Sunday like they're made of gold.
- The brass section was so loud that even the deaf neighbor started complaining.
- The company's top brass decided to give everyone a surprise day off.
brass
NOUN//bræs//
a metal alloy made of copper and zinc
a skilled metalworker holds up a gleaming brass trumpet he just finished polishing. The golden-yellow metal surface reflects the warm light from the workshop furnace nearby. On his workbench, other brass objects like candlesticks, door handles, and decorative plates show the same distinctive copper-zinc alloy coloring. The craftsman examines the trumpet's smooth brass surface while his apprentice arranges more brass items on display shelves. brass as a metal alloy made of copper and zinc with its characteristic golden appearance
The brass shines bright through glass, amazing the whole class!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'bræs'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 구리와 아연을 합쳐 만든 황동 금속을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 금관악기와 고위직을 나타내는 의미로도 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother polishes her brass candlesticks every Sunday like they're made of gold.”
“The brass section was so loud that even the deaf neighbor started complaining.”
“The company's top brass decided to give everyone a surprise day off.”
“He tried to impress his date by claiming his brass watch was solid gold.”
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