cable (Meaning)
cable (n)
a telegram sent abroad
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
a nautical unit of depth
television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver
a television system that transmits over cables
cable (v)
send cables, wires, or telegrams
fasten with a cable
cable (n.)
A large, strong rope or chain, of considerable length, used to retain a vessel at anchor, and for other purposes. It is made of hemp, of steel wire, or of iron links.
A rope of steel wire, or copper wire, usually covered with some protecting or insulating substance; as, the cable of a suspension bridge; a telegraphic cable.
A molding, shaft of a column, or any other member of convex, rounded section, made to resemble the spiral twist of a rope; -- called also cable molding.
cable (v. t.)
To fasten with a cable.
To ornament with cabling. See Cabling.
cable (v. t. & i.)
To telegraph by a submarine cable
Synonyms & Antonyms of cable
cable Sentence Examples
- The cable connecting the computer to the printer needs replacing as it's worn out.
- The suspension bridge was constructed using strong steel cables to support its weight.
- She carefully coiled the electrical cable to avoid any tangling.
- The news anchor reported live from the scene via satellite cable.
- The climber secured himself to the safety cable before scaling the cliff.
- The internet service provider laid down fiber-optic cables to improve connectivity in the area.
- The cable car offered stunning views as it ascended the mountain slope.
- The cable television company offers a wide range of channels to its subscribers.
- He accidentally cut the cable while digging in the garden, disrupting the internet connection.
- The engineer inspected the cable for signs of wear and tear to ensure its reliability.
FAQs About the word cable
a telegram sent abroad, a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power, a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wir
wire, cord, rope,string, lace, line, halyard, guy, stay,lacing
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The cable connecting the computer to the printer needs replacing as it's worn out.
The suspension bridge was constructed using strong steel cables to support its weight.
She carefully coiled the electrical cable to avoid any tangling.
The news anchor reported live from the scene via satellite cable.
