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Cable
01
cabo, cabo elétrico
a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case
Exemplos
The electrician installed a new cable to ensure a stable power supply to the building.
O eletricista instalou um novo cabo para garantir um fornecimento de energia estável ao edifício.
She tripped over the cable running across the floor, which was connected to the power strip.
Ela tropeçou no cabo que atravessava o chão, que estava conectado à régua de energia.
02
a system that delivers television programming via coaxial or fiber-optic cables
Exemplos
Our apartment subscribes to a cable service.
Cable offers more channels than standard broadcast TV.
Exemplos
A strong cable is essential for sailing, providing durability in rough waters.
Um cabo resistente é essencial para navegar, proporcionando durabilidade em águas agitadas.
The construction crew used a heavy cable to hoist the steel beams into place.
A equipe de construção usou um cabo pesado para içar as vigas de aço no lugar.
04
a message or dispatch sent internationally, traditionally by telegraph
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The workers cabled the bridge supports together.
The ship was securely cabled to the dock.
