power cable

noun

, Electricity.

1. cable for conducting electric power.

Word History and Origins

Origin of power cable¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The court overturned an earlier interim order, which had instructed Rajasthan and Gujarat to prioritise moving power cables underground in great Indian bustard habitats.

From BBC

Superconductors have applications including medical MRI machines, power cables, and quantum computers.

From Science Daily

Fallen trees and damage to overhead power cables has also caused disruption across the rail network.

From BBC

There have been plenty of headwinds since then, including the pandemic, a damaged power cable and all the material woes that come with so much salty air and water.

From Los Angeles Times

We now have a common power cable for charging our many gadgets.

From New York Times

Related Words

• cable
• cord