power line

noun

, Electricity.

1. a line for conducting electric power.

power line

noun

1. a set of conductors used to transmit and distribute electrical energy Sometimes shortened toline

Word History and Origins

Origin of power line¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

He noted that many highly-populated cities in India have underground power lines and that other states have taken such a step to protect other bird species in the past.

From BBC

Overhead, beyond a tangle of power lines, a long-winged bird made lazy circles in the sky.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 1,000 troops were deployed to help with rescue efforts on Wednesday, but many crews struggled to reach affected towns due to flooded roads and downed power lines.

From BBC

Spain deployed more than 1,000 troops to help with rescue efforts on Wednesday, but many crews remain cut off from towns by flooded roads and downed communication and power lines.

From BBC

A lineman, above, keeps a eye on power lines removed temporarily for the transport of the Space Shuttle Inspiration, a full-scale mock-up of a space shuttle along Bellflower Blvd.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cable
• cord
• power cable