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windbreak

[ wind-breyk ]

noun

  1. a growth of trees, a structure of boards, or the like, serving as a shelter from the wind.

windbreak

/ ˈɪԻˌɪ /

noun

  1. a fence, line of trees, etc, serving as a protection from the wind by breaking its force
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Word History and Origins

Origin of windbreak1

First recorded in 1765–75; wind 1 + break

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