Definition of windrow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
natural accumulationRare line of leaves, snow, or other material gathered by the windRare
- After the storm, a windrow of leaves blocked the driveway..
2.
agricultureTECH. row of cut hay left to dryTECH.
- The farmer arranged the hay in a windrow.
3.
weatherTECH. US line of snow left by a snowplowTECH. US
- The snowplow created a windrow along the street.
4.
marineTECH. streak of seaweed on the sea surfaceTECH.
- Boats navigated around the windrow of seaweed.
5.
constructionTECH. US line of gravel left by a graderTECH. US
- The roadwork left a windrow of gravel.
Verb
1.
agricultureTECH. arrange cut crops into rows for dryingTECH.
- Farmers windrow the hay to dry it faster.
2.
natural forcesRare form lines of material like leaves or snowRare
- The wind windrowed the leaves along the path.
Images of windrow
line of leaves, snow, or other material gathered by the wind 
row of cut hay left to dry 
line of snow left by a snowplow 
streak of seaweed on the sea surface 
line of gravel left by a grader
Origin of windrow
Old English, wind (air) + row (line)
Examples of windrow in a sentence
Farmers often create a windrow of hay during harvest. The windrow was ready for baling by afternoon. He inspected the windrow for moisture content. The driveway was blocked by a windrow. A windrow formed along the highway. The windrow stretched across the bay.
Divers explored the windrow for marine life. The grader created a windrow along the highway. Farmers often deal with windrows during harvest. They windrow the wheat before the rain comes. To ensure even drying, they windrow the barley. The snow was windrowed by the gusts. Leaves were windrowed by the autumn breeze.
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- French:andain, mettre en andains, ...
- German:Schneereihe, schwaden, ...
- Italian:fila di foglie, disporre in file, ...
- Spanish:hilera de hojas, hilerar, ...
- Portuguese:acúmulo de folhas, enfileirar, ...
- Chinese:风积物, 排列成行, ...
- Japanese:葉の列, 列に並べる, ...
- Arabic:كَدْس رِيَاح, رَصَّ, ...
- Hebrew:סְרָבָה, לְסַדֵּר בְּשׁוּרוֹת, ...
- Russian:ряд листьев, раскладывать, ...
- Ukrainian:купа, розкладати, ...
- Hindi:पत्तियों की पंक्ति, पंक्तियों में लगाना, ...
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