shelterbelt meaning

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shelterbelt (noun): hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion.

Definition of shelterbelt

  1. hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion

    Synonyms: windbreak

    Type of: hedge

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in LT · 11-letter words

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