windbreak
Translation
windbreak, shelterbelt
Examples
They planted a row of trees as a windbreak.
They planted a row of trees as a windbreak.
We put up a windbreak on the beach.
We put up a windbreak on the beach.
Grammar Patterns
a windbreak ((against sth.)) a barrier against something They planted trees as a windbreak against the gales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shelter, screen, barrier, shield
Etymology
A compound word from 'wind' + 'break', literally something that 'breaks' the force of the wind.
Memory Tips
The word itself tells you its meaning: it 'breaks' the 'wind'. Think of a wall breaking waves.