Windbreak (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 farmer planted a row of evergreen trees as a windbreak to protect his crops from harsh winter gusts.
- A windbreak of dense shrubs was installed along the beach to prevent sand erosion from strong ocean breezes.
- The rural community came together to build a windbreak of trees around the village to shield it from fierce storms.
- To combat soil erosion, the government initiated a project to plant windbreaks of native trees along the highway.
- The windbreak of tall trees surrounding the farm helped reduce the impact of strong winds on the crops and livestock.