umbrella and stick [1]

The shape, price and materials of these personal articles vary widely according to culture, period and manufacturer.

umbrella

Accessory made up of a handle and fabric stretched over a collapsible metal frame that is used as protection against the rain.

rib

Hinged metal or wooden rod that is attached to the canopy and used to stretch it taut.

tip

Usually plastic or wooden trim that decorates the tip of each rib and hides where the canopy is attached.

shank

Elongated wooden or metal piece along which the ring slides.

handle

Usually plastic or sometimes wooden part that is used to hold the umbrella whether it is open or closed.

tab

Small spring-loaded piece that engages with the ring at the bottom and top of the shank and holds it in place to keep the umbrella open or closed.

canopy

Waterproof fabric, often nylon.

tie

Strip of material with a fastener that is wrapped around the closed umbrella to hold the ribs and canopy in place.

ring

Piece that slides up and down the shank to open and close the umbrella.

spreader

Part of the frame that is connected to both the ring and a rib.