windbreak

Example Sentences

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In Haiti — like Puerto Rico and Nicaragua, mountainous and vulnerable to hurricanes — Food and Agriculture Organization scientists have tested living windbreaks.

From New York Times

Whereas a row of dense conifers on the north and northwest sides of your property creates a windbreak against cold winter winds, reducing heat loss through windows and minimizing drafts.

From Seattle Times

One of his main arguments is that a heavily thinned forest is more vulnerable to fire, not less, because the cooling shade of the canopy is reduced, as is the windbreak.

From New York Times

Unusual features you may want to try at home include a child-resistant waterfall, vegetation windbreak and xeriscape.

From Seattle Times

They want to be “behind the governor” in two senses of the phrase, this person said: “They want to support him, and they want him to be the windbreak,” taking the brunt of any criticism.

From Washington Post