nounπShare(material) A long object used to make a physical connection."The electrician used a long cable to connect the lamp to the power outlet. "materialtechnologyelectronicsutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables."I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out."technologyelectronicscommunicationinternetmediaservicesystemdeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable."My grandfather received a cable from his brother in Australia, announcing his arrival. "communicationhistorytechnologymediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile."The boat's captain measured the distance to the buoy in cables. "nauticalunitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(unit, chiefly nautical) 100 fathoms, 600 imperial feet, approximately 185 m."The ship's captain measured the distance to the buoy using a cable length. "nauticalunitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe currency pair British Pound against United States Dollar."The trader watched the cable closely; it was fluctuating wildly. "businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA moulding, shaft of a column, or any other member of convex, rounded section, made to resemble the spiral twist of a rope."The antique vase had a beautiful cable design around its neck. "architecturestylematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA textural pattern achieved by passing groups of stitches over one another."The sweater had a beautiful cable pattern on the sleeves. "stylewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with cable(s)"The technician will cable the new classroom with fiber optic internet. "technologycommunicationutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten (as if) with cable(s)"The workers carefully cable the heavy machinery to prevent it from falling. "technologyutilitycommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wrap wires to form a cable"The electrician carefully cabled the wires for the new security system. "technologyelectronicscommunicationelectricessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send a telegram by cable"My grandfather cabled the family news about his promotion. "communicationmediatechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo communicate by cable"The teacher will cable the important information to all parents about the upcoming school trip. "communicationtechnologymediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ornament with cabling."The carpenter carefully cabled the wooden frame of the new bookcase, adding decorative lines. "appearancestyleartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create cable stitches."The knitting instructor showed us how to cable the stitches for the scarf. "styleartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
