Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
power-line
noun
/ˈpaʊər laɪn/
Definition
A power-line is a cable or wire that carries electricity from one location to another.
Examples
- The city installed new power-lines to improve electricity distribution.
- We noticed the power-lines swaying in the wind during the storm.
- Power-lines can be found running along highways and streets.
Meaning
It refers specifically to the electrical wires that transport power over long distances to deliver electricity to homes and businesses.
Synonyms
- electrical line
- transmission line
- power transmission cable
