I open wide to shield you from rain, but on a summer vacation, I stand stuck in the sand to protect you from the sun instead. What am I?
A beach umbrella
Umbrellas are traditionally associated with keeping rain off a person's head. However, a beach umbrella is planted directly in the sand to provide shade from intense sun exposure during summer trips.
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