transmission line

American  

noun

Electricity.

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

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transmission line British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of transmission line

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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transmission line

Edison kept the idle transmission line in place despite not using it for 50 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Edison has said its century-old transmission line is the likely cause.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Fordem said she isn’t concerned only about the transmission line but with everything else that could come with it, such as access roads, switchyards and other industrial markers inside the park.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026

Adding to the complications, Altadena’s water agencies are also suing Southern California Edison, claiming its transmission line started the fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026

The completion of a new thermal power plant near Vlore and improved transmission line between Albania and Montenegro will help relieve the energy shortages.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency