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cable
('k/eI/b/@/l )

noun (n)

  • a telegram sent abroad(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    cablegram, overseas telegram
    source: wordnet30
  • a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    line, transmission line
    source: wordnet30
  • a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a nautical unit of depth(noun.quantity)
    source: wordnet30
  • television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    cable television
    source: wordnet30
  • a television system that transmits over cables(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    cable system, cable television, cable television service
    source: wordnet30
  • A large, strong rope or chain, of considerable length, used to retain a vessel at anchor, and for other purposes. It is made of hemp, of steel wire, or of iron links.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • send cables, wires, or telegrams(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    telegraph, wire
    source: wordnet30
  • fasten with a cable(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Cable trees.
    source: wordnet30
  • To fasten with a cable.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To telegraph by a submarine cable(verb)
    source: webster1913
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