shelterbelt

shelterbelt Definition

☆ shelter·belt (-belt′)

noun

a barrier zone of trees or shrubs planted to protect crops, soil, etc. against strong winds and storms

shelterbelt Usage Examples

Converse of object

plant: Recently planted wildlife shelterbelt with paths and fine views to Bennachie.

Modifies a noun

planting: Parts of the old shelterbelt planting protect the garden from west winds.

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