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power line vs cable

cable vs power line

power line and cable both are nouns.

power line is not a verb while cable is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
power line Yes No No No
cable Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cable is a hypernym of power line; that is, cable is a word with a broader meaning than power line:
  • power line: cable used to distribute electricity
  • cable: a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
Other hypernyms of power line include line, transmission line.
power line (noun) cable (noun)
cable used to distribute electricity a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
a television system that transmits over cables
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
a telegram sent abroad
television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver
a nautical unit of depth
power line (verb) cable (verb)
send cables, wires, or telegrams
fasten with a cable
Difference between power line and cable

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