power line
noun
a line for conducting electric power.
power lines
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pluralof power line.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Public pay phones are gaining more attention, too, specifically the old copper-wired variety that still work when storms knock out power lines and cellphone networks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned residents of the country's most populated city about strong wind gusts and the possibility of downed power lines, saying "Don't travel if you don't have to."
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Warnings had not been heeded that damp ash conducts electricity, short circuiting power lines and substations.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
These are proactive, temporary electricity shut-offs to prevent high-voltage power lines and equipment from sparking wildfires during red flag weather conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“There are power lines on the car,” Dad said.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
