cable
cable Lexical Profile
cable Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An insulated wire or bundle of wires protected by a strong casing, used to transmit electricity or telecommunication signals.
"The technician ran a new ethernet cable through the ceiling to connect the office computers."
A thick, heavy rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or supporting heavy structures.
"The suspension bridge was supported by massive steel cables anchored to the bedrock."
A system of broadcasting television programming to subscribers via coaxial or fiber-optic lines, rather than by over-the-air radio waves.
"They decided to cancel their cable and switch entirely to digital streaming services."
• verb
To transmit a message, information, or funds to someone using a telegraph or electronic cable system.
"The ambassador cabled the foreign office in London with an urgent update on the negotiations."
To provide, bind, or connect a structure, system, or location with heavy wires or cables.
"The entire server room was expertly cabled to prevent accidental disconnections."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'cable', from Late Latin 'capulum' meaning 'halter' or 'lasso', derived from Latin 'capere' (to take, catch, or seize).
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