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windbreak

[ wind-breyk ]

noun

  1. a growth of trees, a structure of boards, or the like, serving as a shelter from the wind.


windbreak

/ ˈɪԻˌɪ /

noun

  1. a fence, line of trees, etc, serving as a protection from the wind by breaking its force
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of windbreak1

First recorded in 1765–75; wind 1 + break
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In 'Pindi, they were joined by windbreaks and patio heaters in an attempt to dry the surface.

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The industrial fans, heaters and windbreaks used to dry the surface suggest someone has maxed out a credit card in a hardware store.

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Captain Shan Masood expressed a desire for the Rawalpindi pitch to turn, and pictures emerged on social media on Sunday of the surface being dried with industrial-sized fans, heaters and windbreaks.

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On Sunday, pictures emerged on social media of patio heaters and windbreaks being placed around the strip in an attempt to dry it.

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"Maintaining healthy soil is crucial," says Boggiss, who notes that the Tongan family farmers from whom Heilala sources have recently planted windbreaks of Pacific kauri trees and vetiver grass to prevent soil erosion.

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