telephone pole

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Noun telephone pole has 1 sense

telephone pole, telegraph pole, telegraph post - tall pole supporting telephone wires
--₁ is a kind of post

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Term: Telephone Pole

A telephone pole, also known as a telegraph pole or power pole, is a tall vertical structure used to support overhead power lines, telephone lines, or other wires used for communication or electrical transmission purposes.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (General Usage): A tall wooden or metal pole erected in urban and rural areas for the purpose of supporting telephone lines and electrical wires.
Example Sentence: The technician climbed up the telephone pole to repair the damaged telephone line.

Noun (Power Line Usage): A pole specifically designed and installed to carry high-voltage electrical transmission lines.
Example Sentence: The lightning strike caused a power outage after it struck the telephone pole carrying the main electrical cable.

Noun (Telecommunication Usage): A support structure used to hold telecommunication equipment for the transmission of signals.
Example Sentence: The telecom company placed a small antenna on top of the telephone pole to improve network coverage in the area.

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