Definition of Cable

1. Noun. A telegram sent abroad.

Exact synonyms: Cablegram, Overseas Telegram
Generic synonyms: Telegram, Wire

2. Verb. Send cables, wires, or telegrams. "They cable the information to them"
Exact synonyms: Telegraph, Wire
Category relationships: Telegraphy
Generic synonyms: Telecommunicate
Derivative terms: Telegraph, Telegrapher, Telegraphist, Wire, Wirer

3. Noun. A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power.

4. Verb. Fasten with a cable. ; "Cable trees"
Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure

5. Noun. A very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire.
Specialized synonyms: Ground Cable
Generic synonyms: Rope
Group relationships: Suspension Bridge

6. Noun. A nautical unit of depth.
Exact synonyms: Cable Length, Cable's Length
Generic synonyms: Linear Measure, Linear Unit

7. Noun. Television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver.
Exact synonyms: Cable Television
Generic synonyms: Telecasting, Television, Tv, Video

8. Noun. A television system that transmits over cables.

Definition of Cable

1. n. A large, strong rope or chain, of considerable length, used to retain a vessel at anchor, and for other purposes. It is made of hemp, of steel wire, or of iron links.

2. v. t. To fasten with a cable.

3. v. t. & i. To telegraph by a submarine cable

Definition of Cable

1. to fasten with a cable (a heavy rope) [v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cable

cabinetry
cabinets
cabinetwork
cabinetworks
cabinet minister
cabinet wood
cabining
cabinmate
cabinmates
cabins
cabin boy
cabin car
Cabin class
cabin cruiser
cabin liner
cable (current term)
cable's length
cablecast
cablecasted
cablecasting
cablecasts
cabled
cablegram
cablegrams
cabler
cablers
cables
cablet
cablets
cableway

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