B2 adjective तटस्थ

brass

/bræs/

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

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1

We 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.

2

The historical archive contains several brass rubbings taken from medieval tombs.

The archive holds paper impressions made from metal plates found on old graves.

3

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

संज्ञा
brass
क्रिया विशेषण
brassily
विशेषण
brassy
संबंधित
brassware
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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

1

We decided to install brass handles on all the kitchen cabinets to give them a vintage look.

everyday

We chose to put yellow-metal handles on the cupboards for a classic style.

2

The historical archive contains several brass rubbings taken from medieval tombs.

formal

The archive holds paper impressions made from metal plates found on old graves.

3

He had the brass nerve to ask for a promotion after being late every day this week.

informal

He was bold and impudent enough to ask for a better job despite his poor attendance.

4

The acoustic properties of brass resonators were measured under varying thermal conditions.

academic

The sound qualities of metal vibration chambers were tested in different temperatures.

5

The company hired a brass quintet to provide entertainment for the corporate anniversary.

business

The firm employed five musicians playing metal wind instruments for the celebration.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
brass
क्रिया विशेषण
brassily
विशेषण
brassy
संबंधित
brassware

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

brass band a musical group consisting of brass instruments
brass section the part of an orchestra with trumpets, horns, and trombones
brass fittings small metal parts used for plumbing or decoration
brass plaque an engraved metal plate used for names or memorials
brass polish a cleaning substance used to make metal shine

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 vs bronze

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc (yellow), while bronze is copper and tin (brownish-red).

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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.

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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.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of a 'Bright' and 'Bold' trumpet player. 'Brass' starts with 'B' like Bright and Bold.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From Old English 'bras', which originally referred to any yellow alloy of copper.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

attributive use only in material sense singular and plural 'brass' for the musical section often used as a compound noun
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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

संबंधित शब्द

anticisist

C1

To actively challenge, subvert, or dismantle cisnormative assumptions and institutional gender binaries. This verb describes the proactive process of advocating for gender-diverse perspectives by questioning established social norms.

intermovy

C1

The dynamic and reciprocal movement or exchange occurring between different groups, systems, or states. It specifically highlights the fluid transition and interplay of elements as they shift from one context to another.

exmarist

C1

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unmanfy

C1

To deprive someone or something of traditionally masculine qualities, strength, or vigor. It is often used figuratively to describe the process of making a person or a concept appear weak, vulnerable, or less assertive than expected.

obvolvence

C1

The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.

oblucation

C1

To render something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible, especially through the use of complex language or ambiguous details. It involves intentionally making a concept difficult to perceive or understand to hide the truth or avoid directness.

overprivine

C1

A formal noun referring to the state or condition of possessing excessive social or economic privilege, often to the point where it diminishes one's ability to empathize with others. It describes a structural or individual abundance of advantages that creates a disconnect from the realities of the less fortunate.

intrapaty

C1

Refers to activities, discussions, or conflicts occurring within a single political party rather than between different parties. It describes the internal dynamics, factionalism, or cohesion among members of the same political organization.

subvadful

C1

To subvadful means to perform a comprehensive and intensive verification of the fundamental layers of a system, argument, or physical structure. It implies a deep-dive analysis that goes beyond surface-level inspection to ensure that hidden foundations are entirely secure and functional.

dislegly

C1

A test-specific term used to describe something that is not permitted by law or established rules. It characterizes actions, behaviors, or documents that violate a formal code or legal standard within a controlled linguistic simulation.

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