umbrella

US /ʌmˈbrel.ə/
UK /ʌmˈbrel.ə/
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1.

a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection from rain or sun.

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Don't forget your umbrella, it's raining outside.
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She opened her umbrella to shield herself from the sun.
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parasolgamp
2.

a thing that includes or contains many different items or elements.

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The organization acts as an umbrella for various local charities.
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The new law falls under the broad umbrella of environmental protection.
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frameworkcanopycovershelter