A protective device (8)

I believe the answer is:

umbrella

(Other definitions for umbrella that I've seen before include "Rain shield" , "Brolly" , "Blanket" , "Type of pine tree" , "one should keep water away" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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