shelterbelt

shelterbelt
A row of trees that acts as a windbreak

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  • shelterbelt — ☆ shelterbelt [shel′tərbelt΄ ] n. a barrier zone of trees or shrubs planted to protect crops, soil, etc. against strong winds and storms * * * shel·ter·belt (shĕlʹtər bĕlt ) n. A barrier of trees and shrubs that protects against the wind and… …   Universalium

  • shelterbelt — ☆ shelterbelt [shel′tərbelt΄ ] n. a barrier zone of trees or shrubs planted to protect crops, soil, etc. against strong winds and storms …   English World dictionary

  • Shelterbelt Theatre — The Shelterbelt Theatre is a nonprofit theater organization located in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska that specializes in producing original works for the stage. The theatre won best musical and nine more awards at the 2007 Omaha Metropolitan Area… …   Wikipedia

  • shelterbelt — noun Date: 1868 a barrier of trees and shrubs that protects (as crops) from wind and storm and lessens erosion …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • shelterbelt — noun hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion • Syn: ↑windbreak • Hypernyms: ↑hedge, ↑hedgerow * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a natural or planted barrier of trees or shrubs primarily for protection of soil …   Useful english dictionary

  • Projet Shelterbelt — Le projet Shelterbelt[1] est un projet lancé par le gouvernement américain après l évènement du Dust Bowl de 1935. Cette année là est particulièrement marquée par la sécheresse et une désertification des plaines du Sud des Etats Unis d Amérique,… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Windbreak — A windbreak or shelterbelt is a plantation usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. They are commonly planted around the edges of fields… …   Wikipedia

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  • Theatre in Omaha — Note on spelling: While most Americans use er (as per American spelling conventions), the majority of venues, performers and trade groups for live theatre use re. Theatre in Omaha has existed since the founding of the city in 1856. Several… …   Wikipedia

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