adj

cabled

Cabled (adj) means fitted with, or made using, cables. Example: “The cabled knit sweater took her weeks to finish.”

adj

Fitted with, or made using, cables.

"The cabled knit sweater took her weeks to finish."

(informal) Very muscular, with muscles and tendons standing out visibly.

"Years of rock climbing had left his forearms cabled with muscle."

How to Use Cabled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "twisted like a cable" (as in cable-knit clothing) or, informally, extremely muscular.

Common pairings

cabled forearms cabled knit

Word Forms

more cabled comparative, most cabled superlative

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Rhymes for cabled

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “cabled” mean?

The word “cabled” means fitted with, or made using, cables. In plain terms, either "twisted like a cable" (as in cable-knit clothing) or, informally, extremely muscular.

How do you use “cabled” in a sentence?

Here is “cabled” used in a sentence: “The cabled knit sweater took her weeks to finish.”

What part of speech is “cabled”?

“Cabled” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “cabled” have?

“Cabled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fitted with, or made using, cables.