umbrellalike
Spreading outward overhead
Umbrellalike describes something that resembles an umbrella in shape or function—typically a domed or canopy structure radiating outward from a central point.
The term applies to natural forms like mushroom caps and jellyfish, as well as manufactured objects like patio canopies.
The umbrellalike leaves of the mayapple spread across the forest floor.
Rounded vault forming roof
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
- parasolHandheld shade device
shelter · covering · overhang · shade · pavilion · gazebo · baldachin · marquee
Overhead protective covering
- parasolHandheld shade device
- mushroom capFungal fruiting body's top
- toadstoolUmbrella-shaped poisonous fungus
- frondLarge, segmented plant blade
palm · fern · lotus leaf · rhubarb leaf · burdock · mayapple · papyrus · elephant ear
Hollow resonating instrument
- medusaFree-swimming cnidarian form
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- pulsingBeating with rhythm
tentacled · gelatinous · floating · diaphanous · moon jelly · sea nettle · Portuguese man-of-war · cnidarian
dome
Rounded vault forming roof
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
parasol · shelter · covering · overhang · shade · pavilion · gazebo · baldachin · marquee · tarpaulin
canopy
Overhead protective covering
- parasolHandheld shade device
- mushroom capFungal fruiting body's top
- toadstoolUmbrella-shaped poisonous fungus
frond · palm · fern · lotus leaf · rhubarb leaf · burdock · mayapple · papyrus · elephant ear · inflorescence
bell
Hollow resonating instrument
- medusaFree-swimming cnidarian form
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
pulsing · tentacled · gelatinous · floating · diaphanous · moon jelly · sea nettle · Portuguese man-of-war · cnidarian · undulating