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I.brass [Am bræs, Brit brɑːs] N

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1.1. brass U (metal):

brass

to be as bold as brass

tener más cara que espalda inf

to be as bold as brass

ser muy descarado or desfachatado

1.2. brass U (articles):

brass

objetos mpl de latón

to polish the brass

limpiar los dorados

1.3. brass MUS:

brass U + sing or pl vb

brass U + sing or pl vb

1.4. brass U (money) Brit:

brass region

guita f sl

brass region

lana f LatAm inf

brass region

plata f AmS inf

2.1. brass C (in church):

brass

placa conmemorativa o mortuoria de latón grabada con inscripciones o figuras

2.2. brass C:

horse brass

medallón m de latón (que se coloca sobre una amarra)

3. brass U (senior officers):

brass inf

mandamases mpl inf

brass inf

capos mpl CSur inf

4. brass U (effrontery):

brass inf

cara f (dura) inf

brass inf

jeta f inf

he's got a lot of brass!

¡qué cara (dura) or jeta tiene! inf

II.brass [Am bræs, Brit brɑːs] ADJ

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1. brass button/screw:

brass

top brass N inf

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top brass → brass

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I.brass [Am bræs, Brit brɑːs] N

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1.1. brass U (metal):

brass

to be as bold as brass

tener más cara que espalda inf

to be as bold as brass

ser muy descarado or desfachatado

1.2. brass U (articles):

brass

objetos mpl de latón

to polish the brass

limpiar los dorados

1.3. brass MUS:

brass U + sing or pl vb

brass U + sing or pl vb

1.4. brass U (money) Brit:

brass region

guita f sl

brass region

lana f LatAm inf

brass region

plata f AmS inf

2.1. brass C (in church):

brass

placa conmemorativa o mortuoria de latón grabada con inscripciones o figuras

2.2. brass C:

horse brass

medallón m de latón (que se coloca sobre una amarra)

3. brass U (senior officers):

brass inf

mandamases mpl inf

brass inf

capos mpl CSur inf

4. brass U (effrontery):

brass inf

cara f (dura) inf

brass inf

jeta f inf

he's got a lot of brass!

¡qué cara (dura) or jeta tiene! inf

II.brass [Am bræs, Brit brɑːs] ADJ

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1. brass button/screw:

brass

horse brass N

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horse brass

jaez de latón de los arneses de las caballerías

brass rubbing N

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1. brass rubbing U (activity):

brass rubbing

técnica de calcar por frotación un → brass

2. brass rubbing C (product):

brass rubbing

calco por frotación de un → brass

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I.brass [Am bræs, Brit brɑːs] N

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1.1. brass U (metal):

brass

to be as bold as brass

tener más cara que espalda inf

to be as bold as brass

ser muy descarado or desfachatado

1.2. brass U (articles):

brass

objetos mpl de latón

to polish the brass

limpiar los dorados

1.3. brass MUS:

brass U + sing or pl vb

brass U + sing or pl vb

1.4. brass U (money) Brit:

brass region

guita f sl

brass region

lana f LatAm inf

brass region

plata f AmS inf

2.1. brass C (in church):

brass

placa conmemorativa o mortuoria de latón grabada con inscripciones o figuras

2.2. brass C:

horse brass

medallón m de latón (que se coloca sobre una amarra)

3. brass U (senior officers):

brass inf

mandamases mpl inf

brass inf

capos mpl CSur inf

4. brass U (effrontery):

brass inf

cara f (dura) inf

brass inf

jeta f inf

he's got a lot of brass!

¡qué cara (dura) or jeta tiene! inf

II.brass [Am bræs, Brit brɑːs] ADJ

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1. brass button/screw:

brass

brass instrument N

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brass instrument

instrumento m de metal

brass band N

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brass band

banda f de música

brass band

tambora f Mex

brass band

orfeón m Chil

brass hat N MIL

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brass hat inf

mandamás m inf

brass hat inf

capo m CSur inf

brass knuckles N npl Am

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brass knuckles

nudilleras fpl de metal

brass knuckles

manoplas fpl LatAm

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metal, tb. metales MUS

metal, tb. metales MUS

brass

plana mayor (jefes) inf

top brass inf

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brass [brɑ:s, Am bræs] N

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1. brass no pl (metal):

brass

2. brass (engraving):

brass in a church

placa f conmemorativa (de latón)

3. brass + sing/pl vb MUS:

the brass

brass plate N

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brass plate

placa f conmemorativa

brass band N

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brass band

banda f de música

brass band

orfeón m Chile

brass section N MUS

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the brass section

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brass band

with (brass) knobs on Brit

hasta los tuétanos

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brass

brass band

brass

brass instrument

brass band

the brass section

the brass

with (brass) knobs on Brit

hasta los tuétanos

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These effects can lead to significant lead leaching from brasses of comparatively low lead content. en.wikipedia.org

On the walls there are three 19th-century hatchments, and in the chancel are 17th-century brass plaques in the floor, and 18th-century grave slabs. en.wikipedia.org

The programme originally consisted of live music (light orchestras, dance bands, brass and military bands and small instrumental ensembles). en.wikipedia.org

First, the gilded surface is rubbed with a scratch brush of brass wire, until its surface is smooth. en.wikipedia.org

This difference makes it significantly more difficult to record a brass instrument accurately. en.wikipedia.org

Later, shells were made of paper and brass in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. en.wikipedia.org

When made of brass or silver, it needs a longer handle because of the heat. en.wikipedia.org

Most brass instruments are fitted with a removable mouthpiece. en.wikipedia.org

Early multiplying reels were wide and had a small diameter, and their gears, made of brass, often wore down after extensive use. en.wikipedia.org

It was built of bricks and covered with bright brass sheets. en.wikipedia.org

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