cable
ca
ˈkeɪ
kei
ble
bəl
bēl
British pronunciation
/ˈkeɪbəl/

Definitie en betekenis van "cable"in het Engels

01

kabel, stroomkabel

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case
cable definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The electrician installed a new cable to ensure a stable power supply to the building.
De elektricien installeerde een nieuwe kabel om een stabiele stroomvoorziening naar het gebouw te garanderen.
She tripped over the cable running across the floor, which was connected to the power strip.
Ze struikelde over de kabel die over de vloer liep, die verbonden was met de stekkerdoos.
02

a system that delivers television programming via coaxial or fiber-optic cables

cable definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Our apartment subscribes to a cable service.
Cable offers more channels than standard broadcast TV.
03

kabel, touw

a thick rope made of wire or hemp, often used for lifting, towing, or securing objects
example
Voorbeelden
A strong cable is essential for sailing, providing durability in rough waters.
Een sterke kabel is essentieel voor het zeilen, wat duurzaamheid biedt in ruw water.
The construction crew used a heavy cable to hoist the steel beams into place.
De bouwploeg gebruikte een zware kabel om de stalen balken op hun plaats te hijsen.
04

a message or dispatch sent internationally, traditionally by telegraph

example
Voorbeelden
He sent a cable to his business partner in London.
The company received an urgent cable from headquarters.
05

a unit of length used in maritime contexts, approximately one-tenth of a nautical mile or 185 meters

example
Voorbeelden
The ship anchored two cables from shore.
Visibility extended for half a cable.
to cable
01

to send a message or telegram, especially over long distances by cable or wire

example
Voorbeelden
He cabled his family with the news.
The ambassador cabled urgent instructions to the consulate.
02

to fasten, connect, or bind something with a cable

example
Voorbeelden
The workers cabled the bridge supports together.
The ship was securely cabled to the dock.
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