windbreaks

noun

plural of windbreak
as in forts

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  1. forts
  2. palisades
  3. fortresses
  4. dwellings
  5. strongholds
  6. castles
  7. lees
  8. hideaways
Noun
  • Much of the stone used to construct Hadrian’s Wall and its forts and milecastles was recycled over the centuries, but the stone footings largely remain, as do the flanking ditches.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Under Spanish rule, able-bodied Malay men, from teenagers to adults, were required to perform 40 days of unpaid annual labor on roads, bridges, churches, forts, piers, plantations, haciendas and mines.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of forts
Noun
  • The optical illusion reminded early settlers of the blockades of wooden stakes, or palisades, built around forts to ward off threats.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
  • In 2014, the regional nonprofit group SOS Sahel came to Barkadroussou and taught villagers to stabilize the dunes by building palisades of palm fronds.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of palisades
Noun
  • The horse was found amid structures and artifacts that have revealed more details of military and daily life inside ancient Egyptian fortresses, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a Wednesday statement.
    — Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • One that could truly turn water into the biggest floating fortresses the world has ever seen.
    — Mike McRae September 16, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortresses
Noun
  • But these charming dwellings aren’t just found in the worlds of soon-to-be princesses or daring adventurers.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The collapse last week wasn’t the first involving unsafe dwellings in the Gaza Strip, but the high death toll underscored the dangers in a territory where the vast majority of the population lacks adequate shelter.
    — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of dwellings
Noun
  • Whilst the regions that make up the former East Germany are AfD strongholds, Merz’s problem lies in the party’s rise in popularity across the country.
    — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • During the final phase of the war in Gaza, Israel and the United States caused significant military and economic damage to Houthi strongholds in Yemen.
    — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of strongholds
Noun
  • Medieval Décor Medieval décor is stepping out of castles and into modern homes.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
  • There are Resident Evil games set in Spanish castles, runaway trains, ocean liners, weird mansions, the bayou, and strange theme-park-like villages, with bespoke creatures in each.
    — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of castles
Noun
  • Aging only 30 percent of his wine in barrel while the remainder stays in stainless-steel tanks on the lees, Séguier lets the soil express itself in the glass.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 26 July 2026
  • Until bottling in June, the wine stays in stainless steel tanks, partly on its lees (the dead yeast) with some lees stirring (batonnage) to get a good mouthfeel.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of lees
Noun
  • Here’s a look at the landmarks, diners and hideaways that invigorated him.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms Spread across six townhouses, the hotel offers a total of 68 rooms ranging from cozy hideaways to roomy suites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hideaways
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“Windbreaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windbreaks. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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