Cable: meaning, definitions and examples

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cable

 

[ หˆkeษชbษ™l ]

Context #1 | Noun

television

A cable is a wire or bundle of wires that carries electric signals for transmitting information, such as television signals.

Synonyms

cord, line, wire

Examples of usage

  • The cable company offers a wide range of channels for subscribers.
  • I need to check the cable connection to fix the TV reception.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

In technology, a cable refers to a thick rope or chain of wire or metal, usually used for supporting heavy structures or lifting objects.

Synonyms

chain, hawser, rope

Examples of usage

  • The crane operator attached the cable to the load before lifting it up.
  • The suspension bridge is supported by strong steel cables.
Context #3 | Noun

communication

A cable can also refer to a message sent through a telegraph, telephone, or computer network.

Synonyms

communication, message, telegram

Examples of usage

  • The diplomats exchanged secret cables regarding the peace negotiations.
  • I received an urgent cable from the overseas office.

Translations

Translations of the word "cable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cabo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kabel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kabel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฑะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kabel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒผใƒ–ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรขble

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kablo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ€์ด๋ธ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kabel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรกbel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ต็ผ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kabel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะฑะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kabel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cable

Word origin

The word 'cable' originated from Middle English 'cable', from Old North French 'cable', from Late Latin 'capulum' (lasso, rope), from Latin 'capere' (to take, seize). The use of cables for transmitting electricity and information dates back to the 19th century, revolutionizing communication and technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,212, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.