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cables
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cable
n.
strong cord; thick rope of steel or other metal; group of insulated conductors bound together (Electricity); telegram, cablegram; cable television
v.
send a telegram, telegraph, wire
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Cable
An electrical cable is made of two or more wires running side by side and bonded, twisted, or braided together to form a single assembly, the ends of which can be connected to two devices, enabling the transfer of electrical signals from one device to the other. Cables are used for a wide range of purposes, and each must be tailored for that purpose. Cables are used extensively in electronic devices for power and signal circuits. Long-distance communication takes place over undersea cables. Power cables are used for bulk transmission of alternating and direct current power, especially using high-voltage cable. Electrical cables are extensively used in building wiring for lighting, power and control circuits permanently installed in buildings. Since all the circuit conductors required can be installed in a cable at one time, installation labor is saved compared to certain other wiring methods.
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cable
Noun
1. a telegram sent abroad
(synonym) cablegram, overseas telegram
(hypernym) telegram, wire
(derivation) telegraph, wire
2. a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
(synonym) line, transmission line
(hypernym) conductor
(hyponym) coaxial cable, coax, coax cable
(part-holonym) telephone system, phone system
3. a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
(hypernym) rope
(hyponym) ground cable
(part-holonym) suspension bridge
4. a nautical unit of depth
(synonym) cable length, cable's length
(hypernym) linear unit
5. television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver
(synonym) cable television
(hypernym) television, telecasting, TV, video
6. a television system transmitted over cables
(synonym) cable television, cable system, cable television service
(hypernym) television, television system
(part-meronym) line, transmission line
Verb
1. send cables, wires, or telegrams
(synonym) telegraph, wire
(hypernym) telecommunicate
(derivation) cablegram, overseas telegram
(classification) telegraphy
2. fasten with a cable; "cable trees"
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
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câble
nm.
rope, cable
câbler
v.
cable, wire
câblé
adj.
cable, hooked up to cables; wired (Computers)
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cable
nm.
cable, cord; lead; flex, electrical cord
