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windbreak

wind·break
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wind-breyk]
    • /ˈwɪndˌbreɪk/
    • /ˈwɪnd.breɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms 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

  • what is a windbreak?
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