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bras d'or lake
nounVery Low
/ˌbrɑː ˈdɔː leɪk/A large, inland saltwater lake on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
brasco
nounExtremely rare (archaic/dialect)
/ˈbraskəʊ/An obsolete term for a specific type of coarse fabric or a regional variant meaning a restless or quarrelsome person.
brash
adjectivenounB2
/bræʃ/self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way; tastelessly showy or harshly bright.
brash ice
nounC1
/bræʃ aɪs/A dense accumulation of floating ice fragments formed by the crushing of ice sheets or floes.
brashness
nounC1
/ˈbræʃnəs/The quality of being overly bold, self-assertive, or aggressive in a way that shows a lack of respect or sensitivity; a tendency to act with unthinking, tactless confidence.
brasier
nounLow
/ˈbreɪzɪə/A metal container for holding burning coals or charcoal, used for heating or cooking.
brasil
nounVery Low (in English texts)
/brəˈzɪl/The conventional, yet non-standard, alternative spelling for Brazil, the country in South America.
brasilein
nounC2+ (Extremely rare/obsolete)
/ˌbræzɪˈlaɪn/A hypothetical or specific term; most commonly recognized as the German word for a small Brazilian.
brasilia
nounC1
/brəˈzɪl.i.ə/The purpose-built capital city of Brazil, located in the central-west region of the country.
brasilin
nounRare / Specialised
/ˈbræzɪlɪn/A natural red dye derived from the wood of certain trees, especially brazilwood.
brasov
nounLow (outside of geographical/historical contexts)
/bræˈʃɒv/A major city and administrative centre in central Romania, historically significant and a popular tourist destination.
brass
adjectivenounB2
/brɑːs/A yellow metal made from copper and zinc; also refers to musical instruments made of this metal.
brass band
nounC1
/ˌbrɑːs ˈbænd/A musical ensemble consisting entirely of brass instruments (e.g., trumpets, trombones, tubas) and percussion, typically playing a repertoire of marches, hymns, and popular tunes.
brass farthing
nounLow
/ˌbrɑːs ˈfɑːðɪŋ/An extremely small, negligible amount of money; something of minimal value.
brass hat
nounLow
/ˌbrɑːs ˈhæt/A high-ranking military officer or senior official.
brass instrument
nounC1
/ˌbrɑːs ˈɪn.strə.mənt/A musical instrument that produces sound by the vibration of the player's lips against a cup-shaped or conical metal mouthpiece, with the sound amplified by the instrument's long, coiled, typically brass tubing.
brass knuckles
nounLow
/ˌbrɑːs ˈnʌk.l̩z/A weapon worn over the knuckles, made of metal, designed to increase the force of a punch.
brass neck
nounC1
/ˌbrɑːs ˈnek/Shameless boldness or impudence; extreme audacity, especially when one should feel embarrassed or apologetic.
brass ring
nounC1
/ˌbrɑːs ˈrɪŋ/A symbol of a prize, reward, or major opportunity for success or advancement.
brass tacks
nounplural-nounB2-C1
/ˌbrɑːs ˈtæks/The fundamental facts, practical details, or basic realities of a matter.

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