Cables
/ˈkeɪbəlz/
nounBeginnerVery CommonTechnology
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1
A thick, strong rope or a bundle of wires for transmitting electricity, signals, or data.
/ˈkeɪbəl/
nounneutralBeginner
Technology
A strong rope or wire.
The technician repaired the damaged network cables.
💡 Simply: A strong rope or wires carrying signals.
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2
The submarine's cables were laid across the ocean floor.
How It's Used
Telecommunications
"The internet cable was damaged during the storm."
Maritime
"The ship's anchor cable snapped."
From Middle French *cable, from Latin *capulum "rope, tether".
Historically, 'cable' referred primarily to strong ropes used in sailing and construction. Its use in telecommunications developed later.
Memory tip
Think of a strong, thick rope carrying information.
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