Word Meaning

Meaning of brass

- 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.

Crossword clue for brass

- Balconettes, push-ups, etc.
- Brassieres
- Bust raising and supporting tops!
- Cobras and Zebras both have supporters
- Undergarments
- Underwear
- Women’s garments
- Alloy
- Alloy of copper and zinc
- An alloy
- Effrontery (coll)
- Metal alloy
- Officers in this section of orchestra
- Orchestra section