cable
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2.4
- noun
- /ˈkeɪbəl/
- Specialized
- Make sure the cable is securely connected to the power outlet before turning on the device.
- fiber-optic cable
- coaxial cable
- electric cables
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- There is a junction between two cables which are not the same.
- They are steel cables with tape over them.
Examples
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The laptop was attached to the vehicle by a security cable that was cut during the theft.
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So this must be the ribbon cable feeding the camera.
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Here is the charge cable type C to type A.
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So the other end of the cable is right up there.
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I feel like this white cable is not the one.
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How long has your cable been out?
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Let me cut the cable.
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So it has a hole for the USB cable as well, right?
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To make the joint, 90 feet of cable were brought on deck.
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Now I'm using a red SATA cable for my boot drive.
Synonyms
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1.1
A long thin rope or wire used to carry things
606
1.0
A thin metal strand used to carry electricity or to fasten things
74
1.0
A thin, flexible length of twisted fibers used for tying things
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2.8
Wires wrapped in a covering that carry electricity to devices
Compounds
- US
10
3.2
A short cable with clamps used to connect a dead car battery to another car's battery to start the engine
- Specialized
3
4.0
A cable with an inner wire and a metal outer shield that carries TV and internet signals
- Archaic
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4.4
A service that sends radio programs to homes and buildings through cable instead of through the air
- Specialized
1
3.9
A cable with a metal shield and central wire that carries TV and internet signals
- Specialized
1
6.3
A sea distance equal to one tenth of a nautical mile, about 185 meters
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3.4
A thick insulated cable that connects two car batteries to start a car with a dead battery
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cable comes from an old word meaning 'a strong rope', so imagine a heavy rope used to pull or hold things. That's why cable now names a thick, strong wire or rope used to carry power, signals, or force.