Brass
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications. A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound. Spent shell casings (usually made of brass); the part of the cartridge left over after bullets have been fired. The colour of brass. (used as a singular or plural noun; especially in conjunction with the word 'hat) High-ranking officers. A brave or foolhardy attitude. (slang; also brass in pocket) Money. (slang; from brass nail; countable) A prostitute. (slang; from brass monkey) Cold.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Made of brass. of the colour of brass. Bad, annoying. Related to brass instruments.
Example sentence: Brass shines as fair to the ignorant as gold to the goldsmiths.
Chrome
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Another name for chromium when used to plate other metals.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To plate with chrome.