windbreak
noun
wind·break
ˈwin(d)-ˌbrāk 
: a growth of trees or shrubs serving to break the force of wind
broadly
: a shelter (such as a fence) from the wind
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Provide a windbreak for the birds near the birdbath.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
The Calusa of southwest Florida used trees as windbreaks against storm winds.
—Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
These basic structures can enclose parts of your garden, protect vegetable beds from certain pests, or act as windbreaks for sensitive plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2024
Options like retractable canopies or weather-resistant covers can provide temporary protection from rain, while strategic placement and the incorporation of windbreaks can help shield against strong winds.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
The Calusa of southwest Florida used trees as windbreaks against storm winds.
—Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
These basic structures can enclose parts of your garden, protect vegetable beds from certain pests, or act as windbreaks for sensitive plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2024
Options like retractable canopies or weather-resistant covers can provide temporary protection from rain, while strategic placement and the incorporation of windbreaks can help shield against strong winds.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Windbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windbreak. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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windbreak
noun
wind·break
-ˌbrāk
: something (as a growth of trees) that serves as a shelter from the wind
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