transmission line

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transmission line

A transmission line carries electricity across the countryside.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power: A physical structure, such as a wire, cable, or waveguide, designed to carry energy efficiently from one point to another with minimal loss.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The new transmission line will carry electricity from the solar farm to the city.
    • Engineers are repairing the damaged optical transmission line that carries internet data.
    • High-voltage transmission lines are a common sight across the countryside.
Advanced Usage

  • "to be strung along transmission lines": to be suspended or hung on the cables used for power transmission.

    • The new fiber-optic cables were strung along the existing transmission line towers.

  • "transmission line theory": the electrical engineering principles governing the propagation of signals along conductors.

    • Understanding transmission line theory is essential for designing high-speed communication circuits.
Variants and Related Words

  • Power line (n): A type of transmission line specifically for carrying electrical power.

    • The storm knocked down several power lines.

  • Waveguide (n): A hollow metallic conductor used as a transmission line for microwaves or radio waves.

    • The radar system uses a waveguide to direct the signal to the antenna.

  • Feed line (n): A transmission line that connects a radio transmitter or receiver to its antenna.

    • The technician checked the feed line for any impedance mismatches.
Synonyms
  • Conductor: A material or object that allows the flow of electrical current or transmits energy.
  • Power cable: An insulated assembly of conductors for transmitting electrical power.
Related Phrases

  • Overhead transmission line: A transmission line suspended on towers or poles above the ground.

    • Most long-distance electricity is carried by overhead transmission lines.

  • Underground transmission line: A transmission line buried beneath the earth's surface.

    • The downtown area uses underground transmission lines for aesthetic and safety reasons.
Related Idioms
  • To be on the line: While not directly about the physical structure, this idiom meaning "to be at risk" can be used in contexts involving transmission lines.
    • When the main transmission line failed, the power supply for the entire region was on the line.
transmission line

A transmission line carries electricity across the countryside.

Noun
  1. a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

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