cable

noun

ˈkā-bəl How to pronounce cable (audio)
Definition of cablenext
as in wire
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

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Recent Examples of cable Aside from demanding that fans in the Pacific time zone set their alarms for an ungodly early start to their Sunday viewing slate, the International Series games have been hampered by NFL Network’s status as a basic-cable channel. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Along the Panama Canal, the Centennial Bridge’s suspension cables were seen shaking as vehicles drove through. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026 The campaign has spent nearly $20 million on cable airtime and advertisement production costs. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Rizzoli & Isles aired on TNT at a time when cable TV still put out original series. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cable
  1. wire
  2. rope
  3. cord
Noun
  • The counterpoints to the pre-camp pieces are those made within the camp wires, both by adults and children.
    — Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then turn the cake out onto a plate and reinvert onto a wire rack or platter to cool completely before frosting, about 90 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • The heel of the shoe and its tongue tag also feature co-branding with Nigo and j-hope’s names on them and, instead of standard cotton laces, the sneakers have braided, multicolor ropes that pick up on the overall color scheme.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Gene regulation wasn’t understood when Waddington first devised his landscape and rope network.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • The irascible Atmane then took his frustrations out on the net, smashing his racket on the net cord three times.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • For those waiting at the gate, rest assured that outlets are plentiful, including cord-free magnetic charging at the desks.
    — Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of cord

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