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Umbrellalike
see synonyms of umbrellalikeAdjective
1. umbrellalike
resembling an umbrella
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Umbrellalike
see synonyms of umbrellalikenoun
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.
the flattened cone-shaped contractile body of a jellyfish or other medusa
3.
a protective shield or screen, esp of aircraft or gunfire
4.
anything that has the effect of a protective screen or cover
5.
a.
any system or agency that provides centralized organization or general cover for a group of related companies, organizations, etc
b.
(as modifier)
an umbrella fund
an umbrella group
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Umbrellalike
see synonyms of umbrellalike noun
1.
a screen or shade, usually of cloth stretched over a folding radial frame, carried for protection against the rain or sun
2.
something suggestive of this
; specif.,a.
the body of a jellyfish
b.
any comprehensive, protective organization, alliance, strategy, or device
the umbrella of insurance
c.
a force of military aircraft sent up to screen ground or naval forces
air umbrella
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