windbreak

English

noun
Definitions
  • (agriculture) A hedge, fence or row of trees positioned to reduce wind damage to crops.
  • A sheet or stack of material used to protect people or fire from wind.

Etymology

Compound from English wind (curve, coil, bend) + English break (break, game won against the server).

Origin

English

break

Gloss

break, game won against the server

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

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