brass
Describes items made from a bright yellow alloy of copper and zinc, or relating to the section of an orchestra composed of wind instruments made of this metal. It can also figuratively describe something bold, flashy, or sounding like a brass instrument.
उदाहरण
3 / 5We decided to install brass handles on all the kitchen cabinets to give them a vintage look.
We chose to put yellow-metal handles on the cupboards for a classic style.
The historical archive contains several brass rubbings taken from medieval tombs.
The archive holds paper impressions made from metal plates found on old graves.
He had the brass nerve to ask for a promotion after being late every day this week.
He was bold and impudent enough to ask for a better job despite his poor attendance.
समानार्थी शब्द
विलोम शब्द
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of a 'Bright' and 'Bold' trumpet player. 'Brass' starts with 'B' like Bright and Bold.
त्वरित क्विज़
The orchestra's _____ section was particularly loud during the finale of the symphony.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: brass
उदाहरण
We decided to install brass handles on all the kitchen cabinets to give them a vintage look.
everydayWe chose to put yellow-metal handles on the cupboards for a classic style.
The historical archive contains several brass rubbings taken from medieval tombs.
formalThe archive holds paper impressions made from metal plates found on old graves.
He had the brass nerve to ask for a promotion after being late every day this week.
informalHe was bold and impudent enough to ask for a better job despite his poor attendance.
The acoustic properties of brass resonators were measured under varying thermal conditions.
academicThe sound qualities of metal vibration chambers were tested in different temperatures.
The company hired a brass quintet to provide entertainment for the corporate anniversary.
businessThe firm employed five musicians playing metal wind instruments for the celebration.
समानार्थी शब्द
विलोम शब्द
शब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
get down to brass tacks
to start considering the basic facts or practical details
the top brass
the people in the highest positions of authority
brass neck
a person who is very confident in a way that is rude or disrespectful
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc (yellow), while bronze is copper and tin (brownish-red).
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
When used as an adjective, 'brass' usually describes the material an object is made of. The related adjective 'brassy' is often used pejoratively to describe a sound that is too loud or a person who is too bold/vulgar.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Learners sometimes use 'brass' to refer to any gold-colored metal, but it specifically refers to the copper-zinc alloy. In music, ensure you distinguish between 'brass' and 'woodwind' instruments.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of a 'Bright' and 'Bold' trumpet player. 'Brass' starts with 'B' like Bright and Bold.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From Old English 'bras', which originally referred to any yellow alloy of copper.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In the UK and parts of the US, 'brass bands' are a significant part of working-class musical heritage, particularly in mining communities.
त्वरित क्विज़
The orchestra's _____ section was particularly loud during the finale of the symphony.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: brass
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