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umbrella
noun /ʌmˈbɹɛlə(ɹ),ʌmˈbɹɛlə/
a) Cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on!

b) Generally, anything that provides protection.

The fighters provide a defensive air umbrella over the battle group.

See Also: brolly, sunshade

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