cable
word
/ˈkeɪbəɫ/
KAY-buhl
/kˈeɪbəl/
KAY-buhl
Definition
A cable is a thick wire or group of wires used to carry electricity, signals, or connect devices. It can also mean a system of television delivered through wires rather than by antenna or satellite.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for physical cords like charging, internet, or TV cables: 'power cable', 'USB cable', 'cable connection'. In everyday speech, 'cable' can also mean 'cable TV'. For thinner everyday wires, people may also say 'wire' or 'cord' depending on context.
Spanish: cablePortuguese (BR): cabo - TV a caboPortuguese (PT): cabo - TV por caboChinese (Simplified): 电缆 - 线缆 - 有线电视Chinese (Traditional): 電纜 - 線纜 - 有線電視Hindi: केबल - तार - केबल टीवीArabic: كابل - سلك - تلفزيون الكابلBengali: কেব্ল - তারRussian: кабельJapanese: ケーブルVietnamese: cápKorean: 케이블Turkish: kabloUrdu: کیبلIndonesian: kabel
Example Sentences
I think the internet is down because the cable came loose.
natural
We canceled cable and switched to streaming last year.
natural
I need a cable to charge my phone.
basic
The cable is under the desk.
basic
We still have cable at home.
basic
Can you hand me that cable behind the monitor?
natural