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Cable box
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a device provided by a cable TV provider that receives cable signals and delivers TV programming to a connected television set
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
cable boxes
What is a "cable box"?
A cable box is a device that connects to a television and receives cable signals to display television programs. It decodes the signals from a cable service provider and allows access to various channels, pay-per-view content, and on-demand services. Cable boxes often include additional features like recording live TV, or pausing programs. They can be connected to the TV through cables and are commonly used in homes with cable TV subscriptions for controlling and viewing content.
Examples
The cable box allows us to watch all of our favorite TV channels.
