Cable
01
kabel, elkabel
a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case
Exempel
They used a heavy-duty cable to connect the generator to the main power grid.
De använde en tålig kabel för att ansluta generatorn till elnätet.
02
a system that delivers television programming via coaxial or fiber-optic cables
Exempel
Cable providers often include internet and phone service.
Exempel
He tied the boat to the dock using a sturdy cable to prevent it from drifting away.
Han band båten vid kajen med ett robust kabel för att förhindra att den drev iväg.
04
a message or dispatch sent internationally, traditionally by telegraph
Exempel
A cable announced the treaty's signing.
05
a unit of length used in maritime contexts, approximately one-tenth of a nautical mile or 185 meters
Exempel
Depth measurements showed five cables of water.
to cable
01
to send a message or telegram, especially over long distances by cable or wire
Exempel
She promised to cable once she arrived in Europe.
02
to fasten, connect, or bind something with a cable
Exempel
The climbers cabled their equipment for safety.
