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Brass

/brˈæs/
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(noun) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

Gold is similar in color to brass.
We've been horsing around too much; it's high time we got down to brass tacks.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The door handle was made of shiny ____ and felt heavy in my hand.

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