How do you pronounce cable?

cable is pronounced as /ˈkeɪ.bəl/.

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cable

📡cable

noun

/ˈkeɪ.bəl/

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Meaning

a thick, strong rope made of metal wires or fibers; a system of wires used for transmitting signals or electricity

A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.

Example Sentences

The workers used a steel cable to lift the heavy equipment.

The cable connects countries across continents.

Example Expressions

under the cable

Synonyms

wire, cord, rope, line, connector

Entry 1

wire, cord, rope, line, connector

Entry 2

wire, cord

Antonyms

wireless, cordless, untethered

Entry 1

wireless, cordless

Entry 2

wireless, untethered

Collocations

cable car, cable TV, cable connection, fiber optic cable

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