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A hedge, fence, or row of trees serving to lessen or break the force of the wind.

windbreak [ˈwɪndˌbreɪk]

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a fence, line of trees, etc., serving as a protection from the wind by breaking its force

windbreak - A row of trees acting as a fence.

See also related terms for row.

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Noun

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

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hedge hedgerow row shelterbelt wind			Uses Because of how easy this plant is to establish compared to other trees, it is used very commonly to provide windbreaks in the prairie states and provinces and in the plains it is planted in the middle rows of multi-rowed windbreaks. Green Ash by Tammy Sons / Home improvement and landscaping community [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Windbreaks were once very common not only around farmsteads but often to a lesser degree between pastures and fields. Plant a windbreak by Hoadly, Jan / Countryside & Small Stock Journal Homes that are protected by windbreaks can enjoy 25 - 40% lower heating bills compared to similar homes without windbreaks, so the savings can be substantial. Using Landscaping to Increase the Value of Your Home and Lower Your ... by Joel McDonald / Home based business community			wind-broken wind-chill wind-chill factor Wind-fertilized Wind-plant wind-pollinated wind-powered Wind-rode Wind-shaken Wind-sucker wind-sucking wind-up windage Windas Windaus windbag windbaggery windbill windblast windblown Windbore windborne windbound windbreak Windbreaker windbreaks windburn windburned windburnt windcheater windchill winded winder Windermere windfall windfall profit windfall tax Windfallen windflaw windflower windgall windgauge Windhoek windhover Windies windigo windily windiness winding winding drum Winding engine			Windau Windaus Windaus Windaus Windaus, Adolf Windaus, Adolf Windaus, Adolf windbag windbag windbaggery windbaggery windbags windbags Windber Public Library, Inc. windbill windbill Windbills Windbills windblast windblown windblown Windblown Appearance Windbore windborne Windbound windbreak windbreak windbreak windbreaker windbreakers windbreaks windburn windburn windburn windburned windburned windburned windburnt windburnt windburnt Windcatcher windcheater windcheaters Windchill Windchill Windchill Windchill Contract File Room Windchill effect Windchill effect windchill factor windchill index windchill temperature windchill temperature windchill temperature Windchime Windchimes Windcrest Volunteer Fire Department WinDD WinDD Winde Winde

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