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cable
ˈkeɪb(ə)l Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles.
    E.g. steel cables held the convoy together
  • an insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
    E.g. an underground cable
verb
  • send a message to (someone) by cablegram.
    E.g. he cabled her to cancel all arrangements
  • provide (an area) with power lines or with the equipment necessary for cable television.
    E.g. nearly all urban areas are cabled, so viewers can choose from up to 20 channels
  • decorate (a structure) with rope-shaped mouldings.

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