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cabler

cabler

5.2
A person who installs and repairs network and phone cables
  • noun
  • /ˈkeɪblər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : técnico de cable
  • The cabler arrived early to set up the new fiber-optic lines in the office building.

Examples

  • After the storm, a skilled cabler was needed to restore the damaged network cables.

  • Many companies hire a cabler to ensure their telecommunications systems are properly installed.

  • The cabler arrived early to start the installation.

  • Many cablers are skilled in both fiber-optic and electrical work.

  • The cabler was hired to install the new high-speed internet cables in the residential area.

  • An experienced cabler efficiently repaired the damaged telecommunications line after the outage.

  • To improve communication systems, the company decided to contract a professional cabler for the installation.

Synonyms

electrician
vscabler
57 3.2

A person who installs, fixes, and maintains electrical wires and devices

works on broader telecom and fiber optic cables, not only electrical wiring
lineman
vscabler
  • US
5 5.9

A worker who climbs poles to install and fix power or telephone lines

works on a wider range of cables including fiber optic and indoors
linesman
vscabler
  • UK
5.9

A person who fixes power lines that carry electricity and phone services

covers more cable types such as fiber optic beyond just lines
lineswoman
vscabler
  • UK
8.4

A woman who installs and fixes wires for electricity or phone service

covers more cable types including fiber optic and telecom cables
wireman
vscabler
6.8

A person who installs and repairs electric cables and equipment in buildings

focuses more broadly on various cable types including telecommunications
wirer
vscabler
7.7

A person who installs or fixes electric cables and equipment in buildings

includes outdoor telecom and fiber optic work beyond simple wiring

Surface Forms

cabler singular
cablers plural

Morphology

cabler = cable (transparent) = cable + er

The meaning is directly built from 'cable' plus the person- or role-marking suffix '-er'.

Etymology

Cabler is formed from cable + -er, and cable originally meant a strong 'rope' and now names the wires that carry electricity, phone, or internet signals. That's why a cabler is someone who fits, repairs, or maintains those wires.