Possible Clues:

• *Kind of insurance policy
• A gust may break its ribs
• Deviously lure lamb into shelter
• Sounds like it's ages keeping you dry
• After sign of hesitation, girl carries right form of protection
• What goes up when it's coming down?
• Drop stopper
• What may have been held up if 'Rain stopped play'?
• Protecting cover
• It's always used up when needed