Windbreaker - translation, pronunciation and examples
windbreaker
a light jacket that blocks wind
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When to use windbreaker
Она надела ветровку перед пробежкой вдоль побережья.
Сложите ветровку в карман, когда ветер утихнет.
windbreaker usage examples
Она надела ветровку перед пробежкой вдоль побережья.
She put on a windbreaker before running along the coast.
Сложите ветровку в карман, когда ветер утихнет.
Fold the windbreaker into its pocket when the wind dies down.
Similar words
Light, usually zip-up jacket designed primarily to block wind; general term
Explicit technical term for an outer layer designed specifically to be windproof; more technical and specific than the general 'windbreaker'
Hooded waterproof or windproof jacket, sometimes a pullover style; often used for outdoor activities
Designed primarily to keep the wearer dry in rain; usually waterproof and may be heavier than a windbreaker
Style-specific short jacket with ribbed cuffs and hem; primarily a fashion item that may offer some wind resistance but differs in style and construction
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windbreaker synonyms
What's the difference between windbreaker / windproof shell / anorak / raincoat / bomber jacket
Light, usually zip-up jacket designed primarily to block wind; general term
She put on a windbreaker before going out into the gusty morning.
Она надела ветровку перед выходом в ветреное утро.
Explicit technical term for an outer layer designed specifically to be windproof; more technical and specific than the general 'windbreaker'
A lightweight windproof shell can block strong gusts without adding bulk.
Лёгкая ветрозащитная оболочка может защитить от сильного ветра, не добавляя объёма.
Hooded waterproof or windproof jacket, sometimes a pullover style; often used for outdoor activities
He zipped his anorak up as the rain started.
Он застегнул анорaк, когда начался дождь.
Designed primarily to keep the wearer dry in rain; usually waterproof and may be heavier than a windbreaker
Don't forget your raincoat; it's forecast to rain all day.
Не забудь дождевик — обещают дождь весь день.
Style-specific short jacket with ribbed cuffs and hem; primarily a fashion item that may offer some wind resistance but differs in style and construction
He wore a leather bomber jacket with jeans.
Он надел кожаный бомбер с джинсами.
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How to pronounce windbreaker and what this word means
windbreaker translation: ветровка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce windbreaker
/ˈwɪndˌbreɪkə/
windbreaker translation
ветровка
windbreaker examples
She put on a windbreaker before running along the coast.
windbreaker transcription
/ˈwɪndˌbreɪkə/, /ˈwɪndˌbreɪkər/
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Questions about this word
windbreaker meaning: what does it mean?
a light jacket that blocks wind
windbreaker pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
windbreaker is pronounced as /ˈwɪndˌbreɪkə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
windbreaker definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She put on a windbreaker before running along the coast. Translation: Она надела ветровку перед пробежкой вдоль побережья.
Is windbreaker part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?
Yes, windbreaker (ветровка) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is windbreaker part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, windbreaker (ветровка) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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