Lineman - Vocab Terms

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lineman

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A person who installs, repairs, and maintains electric wire communication or power lines

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conductor

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A material that allows electricity to flow easily

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meter

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The area where power lines are connected to a building

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pliers

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A tool used to grip and twist wires

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watt

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The unit of power

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pole

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A column or power used to support overhead power lines, electrical cables, etc.

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bucket truck

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A vehicle with a boom and bucket used to raise linemen to work on poles

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crossarm

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A horizontal beam attached to a pole to support wires

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ground

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 A connection to the earth, used as a reference point for electrical systems

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wrench

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A type of tool used to tighten bolts