Meaning of umbrella cover | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The waterproof material that forms the protective upperpart of an umbrella (separate from the stick and ribs).
   archaic
2. A protective sheath used to contain a folded-up umbrella when not in use.

Examples

“On coming to himself after the shock⟳ he found the umbrella cover⟳ completely burnt off its steel framework, the steel itself being twisted into every sort⟳ of shape⟳. The wooden handle⟳ had no doubt⟳ saved his life[…]”

“Her dress was as plain as an umbrella-cover, and she turned round without a word and preceded me into a waiting-room.”

“A^([sic]) umbrella cover⟳ would of made him a year's pyjamas.”

“Tendon sheaths are the smooth coverings of tendons analogous to an umbrella cover⟳.”

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