powerline
Strung electrical cable
A powerline is a cable that transmits electrical power, typically strung between tall poles or towers across the landscape: Birds perched on the powerline.
The term extends to technology that uses electrical wiring to carry data signals: powerline adapters let you network computers through your home's existing outlets.
Also spelled as two words: power line.
Structural support towers
- towersTall vertical structures
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- cablesHeavy ropes or wires
- wiresMetallic electrical conductors
transmission · distribution · grid · substation · transformer · insulators · conductors · utility
Electrical potential difference
- currentDirected flow of charge
- kilovoltsThousands of volts
- amperageElectrical flow quantity
- wattageElectrical output measure
resistance · impedance · circuit · conductor · insulator · transformer · electrons · ohms
pylons
Structural support towers
wires · transmission · distribution · grid · substation · transformer · insulators · conductors · utility · linemen
voltage
Electrical potential difference
wattage · resistance · impedance · circuit · conductor · insulator · transformer · electrons · ohms · kilowatt
broadband
Fast internet access
- internetInterconnected computer systems
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- ethernetWired networking standard
data · bandwidth · network · ISP · cable · wireless · modem · router · right-of-way · conduit
bird
Feathered flying vertebrate
- electrocutionDeath from electrical current
- raptorHunting bird with talons
- perchingResting while gripping
collision · marker · diverter · nesting · migration · osprey · eagle · avian