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Results for: "brass"

Translating from English to Greek

Translations:

brass — alloy of copper and zinc
→ ορείχαλκος (oreíchalkos) m
brass — class of wind instruments
→ χάλκινα (chálkina) pl

More translations:

brass
→ κράμα χαλκού με ψευδάργυρο, μπρούντζος
brass
→ χάλκινα (τα πνευστά όργανα από χαλκό)

Additional Definitions (WordNet):


NOUN (7)

1. an alloy of copper and zinc;

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 mouthpiece;
[syn: brass, brass instrument]

3. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something;
- Example: "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"
- Example: "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"
- Example: "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
[syn: administration, governance, governing body, establishment, brass, organization, organisation]

4. impudent aggressiveness;
- Example: "I couldn't believe her boldness"
- Example: "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
[syn: boldness, nerve, brass, face, cheek]

5. an ornament or utensil made of brass;

6. the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments;
[syn: brass section, brass]

7. a memorial made of brass;
[syn: brass, memorial tablet, plaque]