utility pole

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === utility pole (plural utility poles) A tall cylinder, often made from the trunk of a tree, usually topped by a cross beam, used by a public utility to carry wire, cable or conduit through the air, for the transportation of electricity, cable television, telephone or similar services. ==== Synonyms ==== telegraph pole telephone pole hydro pole (Canada) ==== Translations ==== === See also === transmission tower