windbreak
19 points
English
9 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural windbreaks
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “A clump of trees serving for a protection against the force of wind.” web-def
- “Another word for shelterbelt” gen-syn
- “hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion” wn-def
- “To break the wind of; to cause to lose breath; to exhaust. 'T would wind-break a mule to vie burdens with her. Ford.” web-def