overhead line
Plural
overhead lines
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a wire or cable that is used to carry electricity or signals and is supported above the ground by poles or towers
An overhead line is a set of wires suspended above a railway track, used to supply electrical power to trains. These wires are connected to the train through a device called a pantograph, which collects electricity as the train moves. Overhead lines are commonly used in electric train systems, especially in areas where using a third rail is not possible. This system allows trains to run on electricity, reducing the need for fuel and helping to lower emissions while providing an efficient form of transportation.
- The workers were fixing an overhead line that had fallen during the storm.
- Birds often sit on the overhead lines in the early morning.
- An overhead line runs through our town to provide electricity to all the houses.
- The train system uses an overhead line to power the electric trains.
- Engineers inspected the overhead lines to ensure they were safe and in good condition.