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Windschutzstreifen

windbreak

noun VINT-shoots-shtreye-fen Rare
Animals & Nature Plants

Also means

shelterbelt

Usage Note

Windschutzstreifen is a row of trees or shrubs planted to reduce wind speed and protect fields or buildings. Common in agricultural plains; a key feature of landscape planning and erosion control.

Examples

"Der Windschutzstreifen aus Pappeln schützt die Felder vor Erosion."

Natural Translation

The windbreak of poplars protects the fields from erosion.

Literal Translation

The wind-protection-strip of poplars protects the fields from erosion.

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