telephone line
telephone line /ˈtɛləˌfoʊn laɪn/
noun
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()
The wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals
(
telegraph line
, telegraph wire
, telephone wire
, telephone line
)
the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals
The storm damaged several telephone lines, disrupting communication.
The storm damaged several telephone lines, disrupting communication.
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A telephone connection
(
phone line
, subscriber line
, telephone circuit
, line
, telephone line
)
a telephone connection
I tried calling you, but the line was busy.
I tried calling you, but the line was busy.