cable
🇺🇸
/ˈkeɪbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈkeɪbl/
noun
B2
A wire or set of wires that carries electricity or signals.
The cable for the internet is under the floor.
R
Strong metal rope used on ships or to hold up bridges.
The bridge is held up by a thick cable.
R
A system for sending TV signals through wires.
We watch shows through cable TV.
R
A message sent by wire and printed out.
He received a cable with the news.
verb
R
To send someone a message by cable.
He will cable the details tomorrow.
translation
A wire or set of wires that carries electricity or signals.; Strong metal rope used on ships or to hold up bridges.; A system for sending TV signals through wires.; A message sent by wire and printed out.
To send someone a message by cable.
Word Forms
Plural
cables
Progressive
cabling
Past
cabled
Perfect
cabled
3rd Present
cables