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windbreak

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

windbreak [′win‚brāk]
(engineering)
Any device designed to obstruct wind flow and intended for protection against any ill effects of wind.


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This encloses a generous area of water and is protected by the curved embrace of a windbreak.
A properly installed windbreak will provide wind protection equal to 10 times the height.
The Austree is also a massive tree that is probably best utilized on ranch property as a screen or windbreak.
 
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