Shelterbelt (Noun)
Meaning
Hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rancher planted a shelterbelt of evergreen trees around the north side of his property to block harsh winter winds.
- To combat soil erosion, the farmer established a shelterbelt of native trees along the riverbank.
- After the devastating dust storms of the 1930s, the government promoted the creation of shelterbelts to help conserve topsoil.
- The community came together to plant a shelterbelt of trees along the highway to reduce noise pollution and buffer the wind.
- A well-maintained shelterbelt can increase crop yields and reduce soil erosion by protecting the land from strong gusts and extreme weather conditions.