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umbrella > 4 senses
ADJECTIVE1umbrellaCovering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups
NOUN1umbrellaA lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
2umbrellaA formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets
3umbrellaHaving the function of uniting a group of similar things
umbrella > pronunciation
Soundsahmbreh'lah; ah'mbreh.lah
RhymesAbila, Agricola, ala, and 99 more rhymes in lah...
umbrella > adjective
MeaningCovering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups.
Examples"an umbrella organization"; "umbrella insurance coverage"
Similar tocomprehensive
umbrella > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA lightweight handheld collapsible canopy.
Partsgore; handle, grip, handgrip, hold; rib
Broadercanopy
Narrowergamp, brolly
umbrella > noun 2, act
MeaningA formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets.
Examples"an air umbrella over England"
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Broaderdefense, defence, defensive measure
umbrella > noun 3, act
MeaningHaving the function of uniting a group of similar things.
Examples"the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups"; "under the umbrella of capitalism"
Broaderunion, unification, uniting, conjugation, jointure

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