power lines
Strung electrical conduits
Power lines are the cables that carry electricity from generating stations to homes and businesses, typically suspended from tall poles or towers along roadsides and across open land.
The term usually refers to the visible overhead wires rather than underground cables.
High-voltage transmission lines carry electricity long distances, while lower-voltage distribution lines deliver it locally.
The storm knocked down power lines across the county.
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