windbreak

Example Sentences

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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.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

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 • Oct. 8, 2022

If your balcony is on the breezy side, you can protect your plants by putting them behind tightly baled straw, or you can create a windbreak by securing burlap to the railing.

From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2021

If you're outside and caught in the storm, find shelter and try to stay dry and cover all exposed body parts, exercise or build a lean-to, windbreak or snow cave and fire for heat.

From Fox News • Oct. 26, 2021

Nhamo rolled rocks around it for a windbreak and tucked her jars, a half box of matches, and supplies into a crevice between two boulders.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer