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Cable
01
cavo
a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case
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The technician checked the cable connections to troubleshoot the electrical issue.
Il tecnico ha controllato le connessioni del cavo per risolvere il problema elettrico.
02
cavo
a system that delivers television programming via coaxial or fiber-optic cables
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The hotel room included cable for guest entertainment.
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During the storm, the cable snapped, causing the power lines to fall and interrupt service.
Durante la tempesta, il cavo si è spezzato, facendo cadere le linee elettriche e interrompendo il servizio.
04
a message or dispatch sent internationally, traditionally by telegraph
Esempi
She dispatched a cable to inform her family.
05
a unit of length used in maritime contexts, approximately one-tenth of a nautical mile or 185 meters
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Navigation charts often mark distances in cables.
to cable
01
to send a message or telegram, especially over long distances by cable or wire
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The company cabled an order confirmation.
02
to fasten, connect, or bind something with a cable
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The beams were cabled to reinforce the structure.
