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- [wind-breyk]
- /ˈwɪndˌbreɪk/
- /ˈwɪnd.breɪk/
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- [wind-breyk]
- /ˈwɪndˌbreɪk/
Definitions of windbreak word
- noun windbreak a growth of trees, a structure of boards, or the like, serving as a shelter from the wind. 1
- noun windbreak A thing, such as a row of trees or a fence, wall, or screen, that provides shelter or protection from the wind. 1
- noun windbreak screen: protects from wind 1
- noun windbreak sth that protects from wind 1
- countable noun windbreak A windbreak is something such as a line of trees or a fence which gives protection against the wind. 0
- noun windbreak a fence, line of trees, etc, serving as a protection from the wind by breaking its force 0
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Origin of windbreak
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; wind1 + break
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Parts of speech for Windbreak
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windbreak popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for windbreak
noun windbreak
- shelter — something beneath, behind, or within which a person, animal, or thing is protected from storms, missiles, adverse conditions, etc.; refuge.
- panel — a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
- barrier — A barrier is something such as a rule, law, or policy that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen or be achieved.
- screen — a movable or fixed device, usually consisting of a covered frame, that provides shelter, serves as a partition, etc.
- fence — a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.
Antonyms for windbreak
noun windbreak
- opening — an open or clear space.
Top questions with windbreak
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