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windbreak
noun wind·break \-ˌbrāk\
: something (such as a fence or group of trees) that protects an area from the wind
Full Definition of WINDBREAK
: a growth of trees or shrubs serving to break the force of wind; broadly : a shelter (as a fence) from the wind
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First Known Use of WINDBREAK
1861
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WINDBREAK Defined for Kids
windbreak
noun wind·break \ˈwind-ˌbrāk\
Definition of WINDBREAK for Kids
: something (as a growth of trees and shrubs) that reduces the force of the wind
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