nounπShareCloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun."Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on!"utilityweatheritemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGenerally, anything that provides protection."The fighters provide a defensive air umbrella over the battle group."weatheritemutilitywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that covers a wide range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc.""The university offers many student clubs under the umbrellas of 'arts,' 'sports,' and 'academics.'" "itemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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."animalbodyanatomyorganismbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn umbrella-shaped reflector with a white or silvery inner surface, used to diffuse a nearby light."The photographer used two large umbrellas to soften the light on the model's face in the studio. "technologydeviceitemutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover or protect, as if by an umbrella."The manager umbrellas his employees from the brunt of the CEO's criticisms. "utilityweatherwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form the dome shape of an open umbrella."The vendor quickly umbrellas his new, brightly colored canopy to shield customers from the sudden rain. "utilityweatherwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move like a jellyfish."Because the inflatable decorations were filled with too much air, they umbrellased clumsily through the school gym during the spirit week pep rally. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading