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    um·brel·la
    /ˌəmˈbrelə/

    noun

    • 1. a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sometimes sun. Similar parasolsunshadeinformal:brollybumbershoots
    • 2. a protecting force or influence: "the American nuclear umbrella over the West"

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  2. The meaning of UMBRELLA is a collapsible shade for protection against weather consisting of fabric stretched over hinged ribs radiating from a central pole; especially : a small one for carrying in the hand. How to use umbrella in a sentence.

  3. a cover that protects from rain or sun, esp. waterproof material fitted on a folding frame with a handle at one end: A figure carrying an open umbrella walked slowly through the rain. An umbrella is also something that includes a number of similar things: an umbrella term. an umbrella organization.

  4. a cover that protects from rain or sun, esp. waterproof material fitted on a folding frame with a handle at one end: A figure carrying an open umbrella walked slowly through the rain. An umbrella is also something that includes a number of similar things: an umbrella term. an umbrella organization.

  5. Umbrella definition: a light, small, portable, usually circular cover for protection from rain or sun, consisting of a fabric held on a collapsible frame of thin ribs radiating from the top of a carrying stick or handle.. See examples of UMBRELLA used in a sentence.

  6. An umbrella is an object which you use to protect yourself from the rain. It consists of a long stick with a folding frame covered in cloth.

  7. An umbrella is the gizmo used to protect yourself from rain or sun. An umbrella can also be something that groups similar things, like an umbrella organization that protects and serves many smaller organizations. An umbrella is that lightweight, collapsible cover that’s handy on a rainy day.

  8. 1. a portable device used for protection against rain, snow, etc, and consisting of a light canopy supported on a collapsible metal frame mounted on a central rod. 2. (Zoology) the flattened cone-shaped contractile body of a jellyfish or other medusa. 3. (Military) a protective shield or screen, esp of aircraft or gunfire.