cable
Definition
- n. a telegram sent abroad
- n. a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
- n. a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
- n. a nautical unit of depth
Word forms
- Past tense
- cabled
- Past participle
- cabled
- Present participle
- cabling
- Third person singular
- cables
Example sentences
n.
The cable connecting the two cities was damaged during the storm.
vi.
They decided to cable for help when the ship got stuck.
vt.
The company will cable the latest news to all its branches.
計
You need to use a special cable to connect the computer to the printer.