transmission line

noun

, Electricity.

1. a system of conductors, as coaxial cable, a wave guide, or a pair of parallel wires, used to transmit signals.

transmission line

noun

1. a coaxial cable, waveguide, or other system of conductors that transfers electrical signals from one location to another Sometimes shortened toline

Word History and Origins

Origin of transmission line¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Among the actions he asks for is a closer review of how utilities are spending money to stop transmission lines from sparking wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

The government believes this will cut through the long time-scales currently experienced when trying to get large infrastructure projects such as wind farms and transmission lines built.

From BBC

The alerts also may be issued when there are unplanned power plant outages, when fires threaten or affect transmission lines or in the event of humid, hot weather and heat storms.

From Los Angeles Times

To accommodate increasing power use, the city is now spending heavily on transmission lines, substations and other infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times

Renewable power plants need to be built, transmission lines strung, electric substations upgraded or newly constructed, just to accommodate hydrogen production.

From Los Angeles Times