cable
definition: a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
example: The cable that held up the bridge was over one metre thick.
speech part: noun
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definition: a television system that transmits over cables
example: I didn't think I would want cable when I moved houses.
speech part: noun
definition: a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
example: Did you put a cable in the wall?
speech part: noun
synonyms:
line
definition: a telegram sent abroad
example: In the early 20th century, sending cables was the best way to transmit messages overseas.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
cablegram
overseas telegram
definition: television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver
example: Did you watch anything on cable last night?
speech part: noun
synonyms:
cable television
definition: a nautical unit of depth
example: The trench was over two thousand cables.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
cable length
cable's length
definition: to send wires or telegrams
example: I cabled a message across the Atlantic.
speech part: verb
definition: to fasten with a cable or rope
example: We cable trees before we cut them down.
speech part: verb
synonyms: