Translations for „brass“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

brass [brɑ:s, Am bræs] N

1. brass no pl (metal):

brass

mosiądz m

brass kettle

mosiężny dzbanek m

2. brass (engraving):

brass

tablica f mosiężna

3. brass + sing/pl vb (instruments):

brass

instrumenty mpl dęte blaszane

4. brass Brit inf (money):

the brass

szmal m

5. brass (cheek):

the brass

czelność f

brass N

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red brass metaloznawstwo

tombak m

ornamental brass

mosiądz zdobniczy m

naval brass

mosiądz morski dwufazowy m

brass band N

brass band

orkiestra f dęta

top brass N MIL

top brass

generalicja f

Usage examples with brass

brass kettle

mosiężny dzbanek m

the brass

szmal m

brass band

orkiestra f dęta

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

It has been called white brass but probably should be termed nickel brass, because it generally contains 75% copper, 20% nickel, and 5% zinc.

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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.

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This involves a parade through the village led by a brass band.

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They rate at which they are paid only depends mainly on the quality of the brass they are using.

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Most brass instruments are fitted with a removable mouthpiece.

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

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Behind a small, brass, movable pulpit was a baptistery of white marble.

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Although not part of the brass section, snare drums are also sometimes made of brass.

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Brass cannons had become all important war tool by that time.

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It is played mostly by brass bands or orchestras and danced in couples.

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