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/wind"brayk'/, n.a growth of trees, a structure of boards, or the like, serving as a shelter from the wind.[1765-75; WIND1 + BREAK]
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windbreak — (n.) also wind break, row of trees, etc., to break the force of the wind, 1861, American English, from WIND (Cf. wind) (n.1) + BREAK (Cf. break) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
windbreak — ► NOUN ▪ a row of trees, wall, or screen providing shelter from the wind … English terms dictionary
windbreak — ☆ windbreak [wind′brāk΄ ] n. a hedge, fence, or row of trees that serves as a protection from wind … English World dictionary
windbreak — UK [ˈwɪndˌbreɪk] / US noun [countable] Word forms windbreak : singular windbreak plural windbreaks a) something such as a line of trees or a fence that protects you from the wind b) an arrangement of cloth and poles used on a beach for this… … English dictionary
Windbreak — A windbreak or shelterbelt is a plantation usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. They are commonly planted around the edges of fields… … Wikipedia
windbreak — [[t]wɪ̱ndbreɪk[/t]] windbreaks N COUNT A windbreak is something such as a line of trees or a fence which gives protection against the wind … English dictionary
windbreak — vėjalauža statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Stipraus vėjo nulaužtas medis. atitikmenys: angl. strombreaking tree; windbreak; windfallen wood vok. Windbrechen, n; Windbruch, m rus. бурелом, m; ветролом, m … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
windbreak — apsauginė juosta nuo vėjo statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Medžiais ir krūmais apsodinta vieta, sauganti sodybą, sodą ir kitus objektus nuo atšiauriaus vėjo. atitikmenys: angl. windbreak vok. Windschirm, m; Windschütz, m rus … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
windbreak — vėjavarta statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Vėjo su šaknimis išverstas medis. atitikmenys: angl. windbreak; windfall; windfallen tree vok. Windwenden, f; Windwurf, m rus. ветровал, m … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
windbreak — noun Date: 1861 a growth of trees or shrubs serving to break the force of wind; broadly a shelter (as a fence) from the wind … New Collegiate Dictionary
