power line

noun

Electricity.

1. a line for conducting electric power.

power line

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of power line¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

“For example, there are massive projects in California to bury power lines because we’ve all seen the risk and disruption related to wildfires. That has nothing to do with AI.”

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And these small power lines are struggling to cope with all the electricity coming in from wind turbines and solar panels scattered around the country.

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The largest plant in Europe has since been powered by backup diesel generators, and "repairs to power lines are needed on both sides of the front line, several kilometres from the site", according to Grossi.

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Historically, most of Gaza's electricity supply comes from power lines connecting it to Israel and the diesel-fired Gaza Power Plant, with some rooftop and public-facility solar panels added in recent years.

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The National Weather Service warned that the “rare and very potent storm system” could fuel mudslides, thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds capable of knocking down trees and power lines.

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Related Words

• cable 
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