Meaning & Definition of Cable in English
English⟶
Cable
/kebəl/
noun
1. A telegram sent abroad
synonym:
- cable,
- cablegram,
- overseas telegram
2. A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
synonym:
- cable,
- line,
- transmission line
3. A very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
synonym:
- cable
4. A nautical unit of depth
synonym:
- cable,
- cable length,
- cable's length
5. Television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver
synonym:
- cable television,
- cable
6. A television system that transmits over cables
synonym:
- cable,
- cable television,
- cable system,
- cable television service
verb
1. Send cables, wires, or telegrams
synonym:
- cable,
- telegraph,
- wire
2. Fasten with a cable
- "Cable trees"
synonym:
- cable
Examples of using
Bending the cable too tightly can also adversely affect the signal quality.
Tom doesn't have cable TV.
They're working hard to get the cable laid in time.