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windbreak
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wind·break  (wndbrk)
n.
A hedge, fence, or row of trees serving to lessen or break the force of the wind.
windbreak [ˈwɪndˌbreɪk]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a fence, line of trees, etc., serving as a protection from the wind by breaking its force
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Noun1.windbreak - hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
shelterbelt
hedge, hedgerow - a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
Translations
windbreak [ˈwɪndbreɪk] N (natural) → abrigada f, barrera f contra el viento; (for plants) → pantalla f cortavientos; (at seaside) → cortavientos m inv
windbreak [ˈwɪndbreɪk] n → brise-vent m inv
windbreak [ˈwɪndˌbreɪk] n → frangivento
windbreak [ˈwɪndˌbreɪk] n → frangivento


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