umbrella

  1. Noun.  Cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
  2. Noun.  Generally, anything that provides protection.
  3. Noun.  Something that covers a wide range of concepts, purposes, groups and etc.
  4. Noun.  The main body of a jellyfish, excluding the tentacles.

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