Rainshade

//ˈɹeɪnˌʃeɪd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An umbrella; any covering to protect or shield from the elements; an awning to keep out rain

    "No reason to wait up for her, Kellen told himself, hanging up his cloak and shaking out his rainshade before setting it in its tray to finish drying."

Synonyms

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rainscreenumbrellaumbrella

Example

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"No reason to wait up for her, Kellen told himself, hanging up his cloak and shaking out his rainshade before setting it in its tray to finish drying."

Etymology

From rain + shade; compare sunshade.

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