windthrow

The uprooting and/or overthrowing of a tree caused by the wind.

Noun

  1. The uprooting and/or overthrowing of a tree caused by the wind.
  2. Trees uprooted as above.

Origin

From wind + throw.

Forms

windthrows withthrow

Related

windsnap blowdown

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