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noun 
  1. A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
  2. An assembly of two or more wires which are used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more may be insulated.
  1. (nautical) A heavy rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship
  2. (communications) A system for receiving television or Internet service over coaxial or fibreoptic cables
    I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out.
    1. A telegram
    2. (finance) in financial markets 'cable' is used to refer to the currency pair Great British Pounds against United States Dollars
  3. (nautical) A unit of length
Translations: 
  • Dutch: kabel
  • French: cí¢ble
  • German: Kabel
  • Italian: cavo
  • Spanish: cable
    1. Spanish, cable
verb to cable
  1. To send a telegram
  2. To wrap wires to form a cable

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