cable Synonyms
Another word for cable
• noun (Context 1)
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 wire through the ceiling to connect the office computers."
• noun (Context 2)
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."
• noun (Context 3)
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 television and switch entirely to digital streaming services."
• verb (Context 4)
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."
• verb (Context 5)
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."