English dictionary

cable

/'k/eI/b/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a telegram sent abroad

noun.communication

Synonyms cablegram overseas telegram

Source: WordNet 3.0
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

noun.artifact

Synonyms line transmission line

Source: WordNet 3.0
a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a nautical unit of depth

noun.quantity

Source: WordNet 3.0
television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver

noun.communication

Synonyms cable television

Source: WordNet 3.0
a television system that transmits over cables

noun.artifact

Synonyms cable system cable television cable television service

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

noun

Source: webster1913