umbrellaOverview of noun umbrella1. umbrella -- (a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy)2. umbrella -- (a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets; "an air umbrella over England") 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") Overview of adj umbrellafrom tagged texts) 1. umbrella -- (covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups; "an umbrella organization"; "umbrella insurance coverage") Made possible by Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010. http://wordnet.princeton.edu |