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umbrella
um·brel·la U0015700 (ŭm-brĕl′ə)n.1. A device for protection from the weather consisting of a collapsible, usually circular canopy mounted on a central rod.2. a. Something shaped like an umbrella: the umbrella of a mushroom.b. The gelatinous, rounded mass that makes up the major part of the medusa stage of most jellyfish and certain other cnidarians.3. a. Something that covers or protects: The researcher's job was saved by the umbrella of academic freedom.b. Air cover, especially during a military operation.
[Italian ombrella, from Late Latin umbrella, alteration (influenced by umbra, shade) of Latin umbella, parasol; see umbel.]
um·brel′la·less adj.umbrella (ʌmˈbrɛlə) n1. 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 rod2. (Zoology) the flattened cone-shaped contractile body of a jellyfish or other medusa3. (Military) a protective shield or screen, esp of aircraft or gunfire4. anything that has the effect of a protective screen or cover5. a. any system or agency that provides centralized organization or general cover for a group of related companies, organizations, etc: dance umbrella. b. (as modifier): an umbrella fund; umbrella group. [C17: from Italian ombrella, diminutive of ombra shade; see umbra] umˈbrella-ˌlike adjum•brel•la (ʌmˈbrɛl ə)
n., pl. -las. 1. a light, portable, circular cover for protection from inclement weather, consisting of a collapsible, fabric-covered frame of thin ribs radiating from the top of a carrying stick or handle. 2. Also, bell. the bell-shaped body of a jellyfish. 3. something that protects from above, as military aircraft safeguarding surface forces: an air umbrella. 4. something, as an organization or policy, that encompasses a number of groups or elements. adj. 5. functioning or shaped like an umbrella. 6. applying to or covering simultaneously a number of similar items, elements, or groups: the umbrella coverage of an insurance policy. [1600–10; < Italian ombrello < Late Latin umbrella, alter. (with influence of Latin umbra shade) of Latin umbella sunshade. See umbel] pron: See police. umbrella- umbrella - Etymologically, it is a "little shadow."
- parapluie - A French word for umbrella, derived from Latin pluvia, "rain."
- bumbershoot - Another word for umbrella, formed by combining an alteration of the word umbrella and an alteration of the word parachute.
- nuclear umbrella - A protective status in which a nuclear state promises to use its arsenal to defend an ally without nuclear capabilities.
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  umbrella - a lightweight handheld collapsible canopycanopy - a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weatherbrolly, gamp - colloquial terms for an umbrellagore, panel - a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sailshandgrip, handle, grip, hold - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"rib - support resembling the rib of an animal | | 2. | umbrella - a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets; "an air umbrella over England"defense, defensive measure, defence - (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" | | 3. | umbrella - having the function of uniting a group of similar things; "the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups"; "under the umbrella of capitalism"jointure, uniting, unification, conjugation, union - the act of making or becoming a single unit; "the union of opposing factions"; "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays" | | Adj. | 1. | umbrella - covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups; "an umbrella organization"; "umbrella insurance coverage"comprehensive - including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education" |
umbrellanoun1. brolly (Brit. informal), parasol, sunshade, gamp Harry held an umbrella over Dawn.2. cover, protection, guardianship, backing, support, charge, care, agency, responsibility, guidance, patronage, auspices, aegis, safe keeping, protectorship under the moral umbrella of the United Nationsadjective1. coalition, united, combined, affiliated, confederate, amalgamated an umbrella group comprising almost a hundred partiesRelated words
enthusiast brolliologistTranslationsumbrella (amˈbrelə) noun an apparatus for protecting a person from the rain, made of a folding covered framework attached to a stick with a handle. Take an umbrella – it's going to rain. 雨傘 雨伞- Where can I rent a sun umbrella? (US)
Where can I hire a sunshade? (UK) → 哪儿能租到阳伞
umbrella
umbrella, a small canopy used as a protection against the sun in China, Egypt, and elsewhere in remote antiquity. It was often an emblem of rank. During the Middle Ages the umbrella became almost extinct in Europe; its usefulness was not rediscovered until the late 16th cent., when it was introduced as the parapluie (Fr.,=against the rain). Its use did not become general, however, until the late 18th cent., when it is said to have been introduced in England by Jonas Hanway; umbrellas were first manufactured on the Continent after 1787. Their construction has not varied greatly through the ages though modern materials, such as steel for the ribs and synthetic fabrics for the covering, have replaced the oiled paper, bamboo, and wood of the ancient versions. In the mid-19th cent. the parasol (Fr.,=against the sun) emerged, distinguished from the umbrella in being solely a sunshade, and became, until the coming of the automobile, a necessary accessory of dress. Within the obvious limitations of its form, the modern umbrella has taken on a variety of shapes, from nearly flat to the long, curved bird-cage design.What does it mean when you dream about an umbrella?The open umbrella protects the dreamer from the waters of the emotional unconscious when the unconscious showers its lessons upon the conscious self. If the umbrella is closed and the water freely pours upon the dreamer, it indicates that the dreamer is open to his or her feelings and emotional needs. umbrella Zoology the flattened cone-shaped contractile body of a jellyfish or other medusa Umbrella (dreams)In dreams, umbrellas usually symbolize the device that the conscious mind uses to protect itself from the unconscious. Umbrellas might symbolize our unwillingness to deal with negative emotions, psychological baggage, or trauma. If the umbrella is opened, you may be protecting yourself from unconscious materials. If the umbrella is closed, then you may be prepared and be willing to deal with the unfamiliar psyche. Old dream interpretations say that the umbrella is the symbol of security. If the umbrella is broken or turned inside out, your ultimate achievement is possible but delayed.umbrella
A stainless steel sieve placed IV below the renal arteries via the jugular vein, designed to trap deep vein thrombi in the inferior vena cavaumbrella Mobin-Uddin umbrella Heart surgery A stainless steel sieve placed IV below the renal arteries via the jugular vein, designed to trap deep vein thrombi in the inferior vena cava. See Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary thromboembolism. AcronymsSeeUumbrella
Synonyms for umbrellanoun brollySynonyms- brolly
- parasol
- sunshade
- gamp
noun coverSynonyms- cover
- protection
- guardianship
- backing
- support
- charge
- care
- agency
- responsibility
- guidance
- patronage
- auspices
- aegis
- safe keeping
- protectorship
adj coalitionSynonyms- coalition
- united
- combined
- affiliated
- confederate
- amalgamated
Words related to umbrellanoun a lightweight handheld collapsible canopyRelated Words- canopy
- brolly
- gamp
- gore
- panel
- handgrip
- handle
- grip
- hold
- rib
noun a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targetsRelated Words- defense
- defensive measure
- defence
- armed forces
- armed services
- military
- military machine
- war machine
noun having the function of uniting a group of similar thingsRelated Words- jointure
- uniting
- unification
- conjugation
- union
adj covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groupsRelated Words |