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cable

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of cable

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things

  • a mass of cables connecting the office computers to the main server
Synonyms of cable

cord, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire
Words Related to cable

guy, halyard, lanyard, stay

bungee cord, whipcord

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