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rainshade en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈɹeɪnˌʃeɪd/

Etymology

From rain + shade; compare sunshade.

Meanings

  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. 2005, Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory, To Light a Candle:

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Relateds

rainscreen

Synonyms

umbrella