HyperDic: brass_monkey

English > 1 sense of the expression brass monkey:
NOUNartifactbrass monkeya metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships
English > brass monkey: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships.
Broaderbase, pedestal, standA support or foundation

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