noun
snow fence; snowbreak
A barrier or structure used to prevent snow from drifting onto roads, railways, or buildings. Often seen in snowy regions.
道路沿いに雪除けが設置されている。
Snow fences are installed along the road.
雪除けのおかげで線路に雪が積もらなかった。
Thanks to the snowbreak, snow didn't accumulate on the tracks.
A more technical term for a snow fence, often used in engineering contexts.
Compound of 雪 (yuki, 'snow') and 除け (yoke, 'protection against' or 'avoidance').