windbreak
/ˈwɪndˌbreɪk/
noun
- A row of trees, a fence, or a wall that provides shelter from the wind.
- The farmer planted a row of tall pines as a windbreak to protect the crops.
- We sat behind the stone windbreak on the beach to escape the chilly breeze.
- A good windbreak can reduce heating costs for a house in winter.
- Something that blocks or reduces the force of the wind, often used in outdoor settings.
- A hedge makes an excellent natural windbreak for a garden.
- They set up a canvas windbreak around their campsite to keep the fire from blowing out.
- The cyclist used a large backpack as a windbreak while fixing her tire.