windbreak
nounUK /ˈwɪnd.breɪk/
US /ˈwɪnd.breɪk/
A windbreak is a row of trees or a wall that stops strong wind from blowing on a place.
The farmer planted a row of tall trees as a windbreak to protect his crops.
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2. A row of trees or shrubs planted to protect soil and crops from wind erosion.
The windbreak along the field kept the topsoil from blowing away.
3. A structure such as a fence or wall built to block the wind.
They built a wooden windbreak around the picnic area.
4. A jacket or garment designed to resist wind.
He wore a light windbreak over his shirt on the breezy hike.