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windblown Definition

wind·blown (-blōn′)

adjective

  1. blown by the wind
  2. twisted in growth by the prevailing wind: said of a tree

windblown Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • sand: These fences, beside trapping windblown sand, force the waves to break farther offshore.
  • tree: The trunk of a windblown tree has also been positioned on site to form a rustic seat.
  • snow: Mönch, ( that's not cloud, it's windblown snow ).
  • seed: Windblown seed, traveling 70 meters in September was the known source of this particular problem, with enforced winter grazing completing the job.
  • reed: The bridge will capture the energy and grace of windblown reeds and birds in flight.
  • timber: It is important that large areas of windblown timber are harvested quickly, in order to maximize the volume of usable timber.