power line

American  

noun

Electricity.

• power lines
  plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• power lines
  plural

Etymology

Origin of power line

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

power line

The authorities suspect the wildfire began when a power line broke as Spain sweltered in extreme heat, creating tinderbox conditions.

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

Witnesses say the fire was caused by a downed power line, with the blaze spreading quickly to a nearby wooded area.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

“While vegetation work by a contractor was undertaken to address identified power line safety concerns, we worked with federal land managers to resolve the issue and support restoration efforts,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

The fire was right beneath a power line, and the transistor charred.

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026

I untied the power line, liberated the drill bit, and returned to the rover.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Related Words

• cable
• cord
• power cable