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windbreak

American  
[wind-breyk] / ˈwɪndˌbreɪk /

noun

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

windbreak British  
/ ˈwɪndˌbreɪk /

noun

  1. a fence, line of trees, etc, serving as a protection from the wind by breaking its force

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Etymology

Origin of windbreak

First recorded in 1765–75; wind 1 + break

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Check the temperature of the sand and, if there's no natural shade, try to create some with a beach umbrella, sun tent or windbreak.

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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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