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1. n. Cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. | |
Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on! | |
2. n. Generally, anything that provides protection. | |
The fighters provide a defensive air umbrella over the battle group. | |
3. n. Something that covers a wide range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc. | |
The test facility was established under the umbrella of the company's quality program. | |
4. n. The main body of a jellyfish, excluding the tentacles. | |
Jellyfish are composed of more than 90% water and most of their umbrella mass is made up of gelatinous material. | |
5. v. To cover or protect, as if by an umbrella. | |
6. v. (intransitive) To form the dome shape of an open umbrella. | |
7. v. (intransitive) To move like a jellyfish. | |