brass

noun

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
3. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something"he claims that the present administration is corrupt"
4. impudent aggressiveness"I couldn't believe her boldness"
5. an ornament or utensil made of brass
6. the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
7. a memorial made of brass