cable — meaning in English
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English meaning
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cable
noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
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cord
noun A length of thin rope, string, or flexible cable.
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wire
noun A thin, flexible strand of metal, used to carry electricity or for fastening, fencing, and similar purposes.
Senses
cable is used for these senses in English:
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cord
A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.
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wire
A metal conductor that carries electricity.
cable — full definition
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noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
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verb To send a message by telegraph or undersea cable; more loosely, to send an urgent message.
cord — full definition
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noun A length of thin rope, string, or flexible cable.
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noun A unit for measuring stacked firewood, roughly 128 cubic feet.
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verb To tie or fasten something with cord.
