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- DictionaryUm·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.
- 2. a protecting force or influence: "the American nuclear umbrella over the West"
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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.
UMBRELLA definition: 1. a thing that you hold above your head to keep yourself dry when it is raining 2. a large….
6 days ago · An umbrella is an object which you use to protect yourself from the rain or hot sun. It consists of a long stick with a folding frame covered in cloth.
umbrella. noun. /ʌmˈbrɛlə/. 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 I put up my umbrella. colorful beach umbrellas a rolled/furled umbrella an umbrella stand compare parasol, sunshade.
a light, circular cover for protection from rain, snow, or sometimes hot sun, made of a frame of fabric supported by thin ribs that come out of the top of a carrying stick or handle. something that protects from above, as military aircraft over ground forces. something, as an organization or policy, that includes a number of groups or elements.
1. : 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. 2. : something which covers or embraces a broad range of elements or factors. decided to expand … by building new colleges under a federation umbrella Diane Ravitch
UK /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 2. a protecting force or influence Europe sought a measure of independence from the US defence umbrella a screen of fighter aircraft or anti-aircraft artillery 3. (usually as modifier) a t...
