kabel — meaning in English

English meaning

• cable noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
• cord noun A length of thin rope, string, or flexible cable.
• tether noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

Senses

kabel is used for these senses in English:

• cable (nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
• cable (communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.
• 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.
• tether A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.

cable — full definition

1. noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
2. verb To send a message by telegraph or undersea cable; more loosely, to send an urgent message.

cord — full definition

1. noun A length of thin rope, string, or flexible cable.
2. noun A unit for measuring stacked firewood, roughly 128 cubic feet.
3. verb To tie or fasten something with cord.

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