Cable

/ˈkeɪ.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A thick, strong rope made of wires or strands twisted together.

The climbers used a sturdy cable to secure themselves while ascending the mountain.

A system of wires or fibers used to transmit electricity or signals.

The Internet connection was disrupted due to a damaged cable.

A channel or service that transmits television programs via cable, as opposed to satellite or broadcasting.

We subscribed to a cable service to access a wider range of channels.

A length of wire, usually insulated, used to carry electrical current or signals.

Make sure to connect the red cable to the positive terminal of the battery.

verb

To furnish with electricity or signals through a cable.

They decided to cable the new building with high-speed internet.

To send a message by means of a telegram.

He chose to cable his business partner to inform him of the urgent situation.

Derived from Middle English 'cable,' which comes from Old French 'cable' and Latin 'capulum' meaning 'a rope or chain.'

cable television

A service for delivering television programming via cable.

underwater cable

A cable designed to operate underwater, often used for telecommunications.

power cable

A cable used to deliver electricity to devices.

fiber optic

A type of cable that uses light to transmit data.

coaxial cable

A type of electrical cable used for transmitting cable television signals.

Cable guy

The cable guy is coming tomorrow to fix the internet.

Run the cable

We need to run the cable before the event starts.