cable

B2
Pronunciation
/keɪ.bl/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

(material) A long object used to make a physical connection.

2 Definition

(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.

Example Sentences
  • I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out.
3 Definition

A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable.

4 Definition

A unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile.

5 Definition

(unit, chiefly nautical) 100 fathoms, 600 imperial feet, approximately 185 m.

6 Definition

The currency pair British Pound against United States Dollar.

7 Definition

A moulding, shaft of a column, or any other member of convex, rounded section, made to resemble the spiral twist of a rope.

8 Definition

A textural pattern achieved by passing groups of stitches over one another.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To provide with cable(s)

2 Definition

To fasten (as if) with cable(s)

3 Definition

To wrap wires to form a cable

4 Definition

To send a telegram by cable

5 Definition

To communicate by cable

6 Definition

To ornament with cabling.

7 Definition

To create cable stitches.