um·brel·la ( m-br l  )n. 1. A device for protection from the weather consisting of a collapsible, usually circular canopy mounted on a central rod. 2. a. Something that covers or protects. b. Air cover, especially during a military operation. 3. Something that encompasses or covers many different elements or groups. 4. Zoology The gelatinous, rounded mass that is the major part of the body of most jellyfish. [Italian ombrella, from Late Latin umbrella, alteration (influenced by umbra, shade) of Latin umbella, parasol; see umbel.] um·brel la·less adj. |
umbrella [ʌmˈbrɛlə]
n
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. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the flattened cone-shaped contractile body of a jellyfish or other medusa
3. (Military) 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. dance umbrella
b. (as modifier) an umbrella fund umbrella group
[from Italian ombrella, diminutive of ombra shade; see umbra]
umbrella-like adj
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.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  umbrella - a lightweight handheld collapsible canopycanopy - a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather gore, panel - a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails handgrip, 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" |
umbrella
noun
2. cover, protection, guardianship, backing, support, charge, care, agency, responsibility, guidance, patronage, auspices, aegis, safe keeping, protectorship under the moral umbrella of the United Nations
adjective
coalition, united, combined, affiliated, confederate, amalgamated an umbrella group comprising almost a hundred parties
Related words
enthusiast brolliologist
enthusiast brolliologist
Translations
umbrella [ʌmˈbrelə]
A. N
1. → paraguas m inv
beach/sun umbrella → sombrilla f
under the umbrella of (fig) (= protected) → al abrigo de; (= incorporating) → comprendido en
beach/sun umbrella → sombrilla f
under the umbrella of (fig) (= protected) → al abrigo de; (= incorporating) → comprendido en
2. (Mil) [of fire] → cortina f de fuego antiaéreo; [of aircraft] → sombrilla f protectora
umbrella [ʌmˈbrɛlə]
n
(for protection against rain) → parapluie m
(fig) (= protection, patronage) under the umbrella of → sous les auspices de
modif [organization, group, body] → de coordination; [word, term, name, title] → générique
umbrella stand n → pied m de parasol
umbrella stand n → pied m de parasol
umbrella
umbrella:
n → (Regen)schirm m; (= sun umbrella) → (Sonnen)schirm m; (Mil: = air umbrella, for ground troops) → Abschirmung f, → Luftschirm m; (for plane) → Jagdschutz m; under the umbrella of (fig) → unter der Kontrolle von; to bring something under one umbrella → etw zusammenfassen
umbrella:
umbrella organization
n → Dachorganisation f
umbrella stand
n → Schirmständer m
umbrella [ʌmˈbrɛlə] n → ombrello
under the umbrella of (fig) → sotto l'egida di
an umbrella organization una organizzazione a cui fanno capo diverse altre
under the umbrella of (fig) → sotto l'egida di
an umbrella organization una organizzazione a cui fanno capo diverse altre
n umbrella [amˈbrelə]
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. sambreel مِظَلَّه чадър deštník paraply der Schirm ομπρέλα paraguas vihmavari چتر sateenvarjo parapluie מִטרִייָה छतरी, छाता kišobran esernyő regnhlíf ombrello かさ 우산 skëtis lietussargs payung paraplu paraply parasol guarda-chuva umbrelă зонт(ик) dáždnik dežnik kišobran paraply ร่ม şemsiye 雨傘 парасолька, зонт چھتري cái ô 雨伞
umbrella → مظلة deštník paraply Schirm ομπρέλα paraguas sateenvarjo parapluie kišobran ombrello 傘 우산 paraplu paraply parasol guarda-chuva зонт paraply ร่ม şemsiye cái ô 伞
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