windbreak
pronunciation
How to pronounce windbreak in British English:
UK [ˈwɪndbreɪk]
How to pronounce windbreak in American English:
US [ˈwɪndˌbrek]
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- Noun:
- hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
Word Origin
- windbreak (n.)
- also wind-break, "row of trees, etc., to break the force of the wind," 1861, American English, from wind (n.1) + break (n.).
Example
- 1. This provides a windbreak for your chilly pooch .
- 2. Shiyanghe forestry farm windbreak forest experimental station .
- 3. The trees will form a natural windbreak to stop radioactive particles from blowing away .
- 4. Big and tall trees must be chosen to establish windbreak forests .
- 5. Study of environmental perception and forestry community -- coastal windbreak of hi-ann community , ilan county .