Telephone Line (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The telephone line connecting the two cities was damaged in the storm, causing widespread disruptions to communication.
• A lineman was called to repair the telephone line that had been knocked down by a fallen tree.
• The engineer carefully checked the telephone line to identify the source of the static noise.
• The hikers had to climb a mountain to get a clear signal on the telephone line to call for help.
• The company installed a new underground telephone line to improve the quality of service and reduce maintenance costs.

Synonyms

• Telegraph Line
• Telephone Wire
• Telegraph Wire

Hypernyms

• Wire

Hyponyms

• Telephone Cord

Meaning ²

A telephone connection.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The telephone line connecting the two offices had been severed by the storm.
• A faulty telephone line caused the call to drop repeatedly.
• The telephone line crackled with static as the signal weakened.
• The customer service representative assured me that the issue with my account would be resolved as soon as the telephone line to the billing department was restored.
• A busy telephone line indicated that many people were already calling to inquire about the promotion.

Synonyms

• Telephone Circuit
• Line
• Subscriber Line
• Phone Line

Hypernyms

• Connector
• Connecter
• Connexion
• Connective

Hyponyms

• DSL
• Landline
• WATS Line