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

Most of the impacts appear in the early stages of a project, during transmission line construction, but some persist during operation, the researchers found.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026

Edison has said a leading theory is that its century-old transmission line in Eaton Canyon, which had not carried electricity for 50 years, somehow became reenergized and sparked the fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 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