power line

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. a line for conducting electric power.

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power line British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of power line

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The city has also committed to placing power lines underground in the Palisades where feasible.

From Los Angeles Times

The power lines being put underground are the smaller distribution lines, which carry power to homes.

From Los Angeles Times

There, ice accumulation put thousands of pounds of weight onto power lines and tree branches.

From The Wall Street Journal

Neighbourhoods were plunged into darkness as power lines snapped, while trees were uprooted and roofs ripped off.

From BBC

Half a mile from the car, power lines hung across the road.

From Literature

Related Words

• cable
• cord
• power cable