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- Dictionaryumbrella/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
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. Similar
- 2. a protecting force or influence: "Europe sought a measure of independence from the US defence umbrella"
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
an object with a round folding frame of long, straight pieces of metal covered with material, that you use to protect yourself from the rain or from hot sun. to carry/hold an umbrella. colourful beach umbrellas. I put up my umbrella. a rolled/furled umbrella. under an umbrella Spectators huddled under umbrellas as the rain poured down.
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.
