Glossary / blowdown

blowdown

(noun)

blowdown (noun) — A tree or large branch that has fallen across a trail, often due to high winds, storms, or decay, which may obstruct passage or require maintenance to clear.

A tree or large branch that has fallen across a trail, often due to high winds, storms, or decay, which may obstruct passage or require maintenance to clear.

Example

They had to climb over several blowdowns while hiking the trail after the storm.

Synonyms

downed tree fallen tree deadfall windthrow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is blowdown?

A tree or large branch that has fallen across a trail, often due to high winds, storms, or decay, which may obstruct passage or require maintenance to clear.

How do you use "blowdown" in a sentence?

They had to climb over several blowdowns while hiking the trail after the storm.

What is another word for blowdown?

Common synonyms for blowdown include downed tree, fallen tree, deadfall, and windthrow.

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