cable — a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunications signals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunications signals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪbəl/
Example Sentences
- My dog thinks every cable is a chew toy sent from heaven.
- The submarine cable connects continents under the ocean.
- I have more cables than I have devices to connect them to.
cable
NOUN[/ˈkeɪbəl/]
a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunications signals
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Cable derives from Old Norman French 'cable', which ultimately comes from Latin 'capulum', meaning 'something to seize or grasp'. The word originally referred to a rope or cord used for tying up ships or fastening objects securely.
Breakdown
Latin capulum (to seize, grasp) → Norman French cable → English cable. The root cap- relates to taking hold or grasping, with -ulum forming a noun meaning 'that which is used for grasping'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog thinks every cable is a chew toy sent from heaven.”
“The submarine cable connects continents under the ocean.”
“I have more cables than I have devices to connect them to.”
“The construction workers used steel cables to support the bridge.”
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