brass monkey

/ˌˈbræs ˌmʌŋki/
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Other forms: brass monkeys

Definitions of brass monkey
  1. noun
    a metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships
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    type of:
    base, pedestal, stand
    a support or foundation
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