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cable Definition

ca·ble (kā′bəl)

noun

  1. a thick, heavy rope, now often of wire strands
  2. the strong, heavy chain attached to a ship's anchor: anchor cables were formerly of rope
  3. cable length
  4. a bundle of insulated wires through which an electric current can be passed: telegraph or telephone cables are often laid under the ground or on the ocean floor
  5. ☆ a cablegram
  6. cable TV

Etymology: ME & OFr < LL capulum, a cable, rope < L capere, to take hold: see have

transitive verb -·bled, -·bling

  1. to fasten or furnish with a cable or cables
  2. to transmit by undersea cable
  3. to send a cablegram to

intransitive verb

to send a cablegram

Cable Definition

Ca·ble (kā′bəl)

Cable, George Washington 1844-1925; U.S. novelist

cable Synonyms

cable

n.

cord, preformed cable, wire twist; see chain 1, wire 1.

cable Finance Definition

The exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the British pound sterling. The rate was transmitted over the transatlantic cable from 1866, and the initial novelty of the communication method gave the exchange rate this name. Cable also refers to sending a message electronically or transferring funds.

cable Telecom Definition

A group or bundle of conductors, fibers, or wires, or bound together, sharing a common protective sheath or jacket, and perhaps strength members and shielding. See also aerial cable, direct bury cable, submarine cable, and underground cable. See also conductor, fiber, and wire.

cable Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • disconnect: B Take off the wheel For a hub gear, you need to disconnect the cable and take out the delicate indicator rod first.
  • coax: Good quality satellite TV coax cable between the dish and the receiver is required, such as CT100.
  • connect: For Zone VI cold lights which have a light sensor factory fitted, a connecting cable is included.
  • unplug: Never, ever unplug a cable from a computer and put it into your laptop.

Adjective modifier

  • coaxial: This requires two coaxial cables to be run from each camera.
  • serial: Cables Here's a few cable diagrams for serial cables.
  • fibre-optic: The transatlantic fibre-optic cable enters the UK at Cornwall, with access points available throughout the region along is route.
  • undersea: The first long distance undersea cable to attract our attention was the North Sea Interconnector, which was due to link England with Norway.
  • overhead: The poles for supporting the overhead communication cable are clearly visible in several of the following pictures of the track.
  • ide: Longer than the length allowed on my IDE cables.

Modifies a noun

  • modem: Written to assist the Linux user in configuring a cable modem for internet access using a cable network.
  • TV: Large screen cable TV is a popular choice among the Sports fans.
  • ty: Secure the wire to existing wiring etc, in the engine bay with cable ties.
  • television: Cable television through the way we royal flush or been testing ads.

Noun used with modifier

  • optic: The installation of fiber optic cables around the town.
  • ribbon: There is an extender PCB which fits on to the Spectrum and a ribbon cable to the keyboard.
  • usb: I got all the software and a usb cable with it.
  • ethernet: Change the ethernet cable on the mailserver to one where the clip on the connector has not broken off.
  • throttle: Handle grip and throttle cables changed to suit the push-pull style carb.
  • crossover: With a crossover cable, two pairs of wires are reversed at one connector end.