What is the definition of a utility pole in lineman terminology?

In lineman terminology, a utility pole is defined as a vertical structure that supports electrical wires and equipment. This definition encompasses a wide range of applications, including the transmission and distribution of electricity. Utility poles are essential in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of electrical power from generation sources to end-users.

They typically carry overhead lines, which may include high-voltage transmission lines, as well as lower-voltage distribution lines serving residential and commercial customers. Additionally, utility poles can also support various types of equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical apparatus that facilitate the distribution network.

The other options, while related to the broader context of utility services, do not accurately define a utility pole. For instance, a transformer is a device essential for voltage transformation in electrical distribution but is not a pole itself. Similarly, a tower for wireless communication, although supporting different technologies, serves a different function than a utility pole, and a pole used specifically for telephone lines, though similar, does not encompass the full scope of functionalities that a utility pole provides within the electrical distribution framework.