nounπShare(material) A long object used to make a physical connection."I used cables to connect my computer to the monitor. "materialtechnologyelectronicselectricChat 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."technologyelectronicscommunicationinternetmediacomputingsystemservicesignalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable."During World War II, families anxiously awaited cables from overseas, hoping for news of their loved ones fighting in the war. "communicationtechnologyhistorymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile."The fishing boat was only a few cables from the shore. "nauticalunitsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(unit, chiefly nautical) 100 fathoms, 600 imperial feet, approximately 185 m."The fishing boat was about two cables offshore when it snagged something on the seabed, requiring the crew to carefully assess the situation. "nauticalunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe currency pair British Pound against United States Dollar."The forex trader closely watched the cables to see if the British Pound was rising against the US Dollar. "financebusinesseconomyChat 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 old fireplace had a mantelpiece decorated with cables, giving it the appearance of twisted ropes carved in stone. "architecturestylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA textural pattern achieved by passing groups of stitches over one another."The hand-knitted sweater featured intricate cables that gave it a beautiful, three-dimensional look. "stylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with cable(s)"The technician will cable the new office building this week, ensuring everyone has internet access. "technologycommunicationutilityelectricsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten (as if) with cable(s)"The workers used strong cables to secure the heavy equipment to the truck. "technicalutilitynauticalcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wrap wires to form a cable"The electrician will cable the wires together to create a strong connection for the new outlet. "technologyelectronicscommunicationelectrictechnicalutilityindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send a telegram by cable"Instead of calling, I will cable my parents the good news about the job offer, since they live in a remote area without reliable phone service. "communicationtechnologymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo communicate by cable"During World War II, governments often cabled important messages overseas because telephone lines were unreliable. "communicationtechnologymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ornament with cabling."The knitter cables the sweater's front panel, creating a raised rope-like design. "styleappearanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create cable stitches."She cables intricate patterns into the sweater, making it thick and warm. "styleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading