Cable
/ˈkeɪbəl/
nounBeginner🔥Very CommonObject
2 meanings1 question
Definitions
2 meanings1
A thick rope, usually made of metal wires, used for various purposes, such as anchoring ships or transmitting signals.
/ˈkeɪbəl/
nounneutralBeginner
Object
A strong, thick rope or wire.
The submarine used a thick cable to connect to the research vessel.
💡 Simply: A strong rope or wire.
More Examples
2
They laid a new fiber optic cable to improve internet speed.
How It's Used
Telecommunications
"The internet cable was damaged during the storm."
Maritime
"The ship's anchor cable was heavy and strong."
2
To send data or information electronically via cable.
/ˈkeɪbəl/
verbneutralIntermediate
Action
To send information electronically.
The data was cabled to the central server.
💡 Simply: To send electronically.
More Examples
2
He cabled the news to his family.
How It's Used
Technology
"I cabled my boss an update on the project."
Tip:Think of sending information through a cable.
From Old French *cable, from Latin *capulum "rope, halter".
Historically, cables were primarily used in maritime contexts and for telegraph communication.
Memory tip
Think of a strong, thick rope capable of holding a heavy load.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"rope, halter"
cable televisionfiber optic cableundersea cable
Common misspellings
cabelcaible
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