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1. brass_instrument
noun. 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.
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2. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] a device that requires skill for proper use.
Etymology
- instrument (English)
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
3. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] the means whereby some act is accomplished.
Etymology
- instrument (English)
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
4. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] a person used by another to gain an end.
Etymology
- instrument (English)
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
5. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process.
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Etymology
- instrument (English)
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
6. brass
noun. ['ˈbræs'] an alloy of copper and zinc.
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Etymology
- brass (English)
- bræs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. brass
noun. ['ˈbræs'] 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.
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Etymology
- brass (English)
- bræs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. brass
noun. ['ˈbræs'] impudent aggressiveness.
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Etymology
- brass (English)
- bræs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. brass
noun. ['ˈbræs'] an ornament or utensil made of brass.
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Etymology
- brass (English)
- bræs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. brass
noun. ['ˈbræs'] the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something.
Etymology
- brass (English)
- bræs (Old English (ca. 450-1100))