noun Download 🔗Share (material) A long object used to make a physical connection. Examples : "I used cables to connect my computer to the monitor. " material technology electronics electric Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables. Examples : "I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out." technology electronics communication internet media computing system service signal machine device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable. Examples : "During World War II, families anxiously awaited cables from overseas, hoping for news of their loved ones fighting in the war. " communication technology history media Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile. Examples : "The fishing boat was only a few cables from the shore. " nautical unit sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (unit, chiefly nautical) 100 fathoms, 600 imperial feet, approximately 185 m. Examples : "The fishing boat was about two cables offshore when it snagged something on the seabed, requiring the crew to carefully assess the situation. " nautical unit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The currency pair British Pound against United States Dollar. Examples : "The forex trader closely watched the cables to see if the British Pound was rising against the US Dollar. " finance business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A moulding, shaft of a column, or any other member of convex, rounded section, made to resemble the spiral twist of a rope. Examples : "The old fireplace had a mantelpiece decorated with cables, giving it the appearance of twisted ropes carved in stone. " architecture style building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A textural pattern achieved by passing groups of stitches over one another. Examples : "The hand-knitted sweater featured intricate cables that gave it a beautiful, three-dimensional look. " style material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To provide with cable(s) Examples : "The technician will cable the new office building this week, ensuring everyone has internet access. " technology communication utility electric signal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fasten (as if) with cable(s) Examples : "The workers used strong cables to secure the heavy equipment to the truck. " technical utility nautical communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wrap wires to form a cable Examples : "The electrician will cable the wires together to create a strong connection for the new outlet. " technology electronics communication electric technical utility industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To send a telegram by cable Examples : "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. " communication technology media Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To communicate by cable Examples : "During World War II, governments often cabled important messages overseas because telephone lines were unreliable. " communication technology media Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To ornament with cabling. Examples : "The knitter cables the sweater's front panel, creating a raised rope-like design. " style appearance art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To create cable stitches. Examples : "She cables intricate patterns into the sweater, making it thick and warm. " style art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading