brass

/bɹɑːs/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A memorial or sepulchral tablet usually made of brass or latten: a monumental brass.

2

Fittings, utensils, or other items made of brass.

3

A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; a band or the section of an orchestra that features such instruments.

4

Spent cartridge casings (usually made of brass): the part of the cartridge left over after bullets or shells have been fired.

5

The color of brass (etymology 1 sense 1).

6

High-ranking officers: the brass hats.

7

A brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence.

8

Money.

9

Inferior composition.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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