Definition of cable - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
televisionsystem transmitting TV or internet services
- We subscribed to cable for more channels.
2.
technologythick wire or group of wires for electricity
- The cable connects the computer to the power source.
3.
craftTECH. knitting pattern with twisted stitchesTECH.
- She knitted a sweater with a cable pattern.
4.
nautical lengthTECH. nautical unit of length, about 600 feetTECH.
- The ship was anchored a cable away from shore.
5.
communicationRare US telegram sent through an undersea or land telegraph lineRare US
- He received a cable from his friend overseas.
Verb
1.
fasteningtr. secure something using cablestr.
- The workers cabled the equipment to the platform.
2.
installationtr. TECH. install wired systems that provide TV or internet servicestr. TECH.
- The company cabled the entire neighborhood for internet access.
3.
communicationtr./intr. US sending a message through long-distance wired linestr./intr. US
- They cabled the news to the headquarters.
4.
knittingtr./intr. TECH. produce twisted raised patterns in knitted fabrictr./intr. TECH.
- She learned how to cable the sweater.
Images of cable
knitting pattern with twisted stitches
Expressions with cable
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connect devices by installing a cable
Make sure to cable up the router to the modem.
cut or severed
The broken cable lay on the ground, useless.
vehicle suspended by cables for transport on mountains
The cable car carried tourists to the top of the mountain..
length of a cable used in various contexts
They needed several cable lengths to complete the installation..
television channel available through cable service
The new show will premiere on a popular cable station.
television network transmitting via cables
The cable system offers hundreds of channels.
television system that delivers programs via coaxial or fiber-optic cables
Many households subscribe to cable television for diverse channel options..
electrical cable with a plug and one or more sockets
He used an extension cable to connect the lamp to the distant wall outlet.
shown or available through cable television service
This is an on cable movie premiere.
business that provides television and internet services through cable networks
We switched to a new cable company for faster internet speeds.
insulated wire buried in the ground to carry power or signals
The workers installed an underground cable to supply electricity to the new houses.
cable TV service with few channels and lower price
Many people subscribe to basic cable to save money.
device connecting a house to cable service
The cable box was installed by the technician.
strong tie for securing items together
The gardener used a cable tie to support the plant.
television service delivered through coaxial or fiber-optic cables
Cable TV offers hundreds of channels through a monthly subscription.
television service or channel available mainly through cable providers
The series first premiered on a small cable network.
company that provides television or internet services through cable networks
The cable operator upgraded its network to offer faster internet speeds.
person who installs or repairs cable TV
The cable guy fixed our TV signal.
cable transmitting electricity for power or signals
The electrical cable connects the generator to the grid.
pair of wires to jump-start a car battery
He used a jumper cable to start the car.
disorganized and messy arrangement of cables
The technician had to sort out the cable spaghetti behind the TV.
made with a raised twisted pattern in the fabric
She wore a warm cable-knit sweater.
wire with plugs used to carry moving-picture signals between electronic devices
Replace the old video cable to fix the flickering television screen.
small device that holds a cable firmly to stop movement or strain
Use a cable clamp to secure the power cord to the frame.
Origin of cable
Old North French, cable (rope) + Latin, capulum (halter)
Terms with cable included in their meaning
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screen entertainment
video programs sent for home viewing via broadcast or cable
acr: Cable News Network
television channel providing news coverage
electrical device
flexible cable with a plug and one or more sockets
technology
flexible electrical cable with multiple sockets
charger
cable used to charge mobile phones
physical connection
wire or cable for telephone communication
electrical connection
cable used to connect electrical devices to a power source
transportation
drag a vehicle or boat using a cable
electricity
device at a cable end with metal pins for electrical connection
plumbing
clear a clogged drain by feeding a flexible metal cable
electricity
flexible insulated electric cable
transportation
enclosed cabin suspended from a cable
mechanics
looseness or lack of tension in a rope or cable
equipment
rope or cable used for pulling
cable organizer
flexible fastener for organizing cables or items
media
act of canceling cable TV for streaming services
media
related to canceling cable for streaming services
technology
connector at a power cable end that fits into an electrical outlet
technology
device at a cable end with metal pins to connect to electricity
simple machines
grooved wheel guiding rope or cable, helping lift or shift heavy weight
work safety
strong rope or cable used to stop people falling from height
support
equip with a support cable
Ethernet cable
configured to connect transmit and receive signals
automobile
cable used to start a vehicle by connecting its battery to another
Examples of cable in a sentence
Cable offers a variety of entertainment options. The technician replaced the damaged cable quickly. We need a longer cable for the new setup. The scarf featured an intricate cable design. Learning to knit a cable can be challenging for beginners. The distance was marked as two cables on the map.
They navigated a cable length from the lighthouse. The urgent news was delivered via cable. A cable was sent to confirm the meeting details. They cabled the tent securely to withstand the storm. The engineers cabled the bridge components together. They cabled the new office building last week. The technicians cabled the house for satellite TV. The ambassador cabled his response to the foreign office. She cabled her acceptance of the job offer. She cabled the intricate design into the scarf. He enjoys cabling patterns into his knitting projects.
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- French:câble, câbler, ...
- German:Kabelanschluss, verkabeln, ...
- Italian:cavo, fissare, ...
- Spanish:cable, asegurar con cables, ...
- Portuguese:cabo, fixar, ...
- Chinese:有线网络, 用缆绳固定, ...
- Japanese:ケーブルテレビ, ケーブルで固定する, ...
- Arabic:كَابِل, ثَبَّتَ, ...
- Hebrew:כַּבְלִים, לְעַגֵּן בְּכַבְּלִים, ...
- Russian:кабельное телевидение, закреплять, ...
- Ukrainian:кабельне телебачення, закріпити, ...
- Hindi:केबल, केबल से बांधना, ...
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