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cable

noun verb

A very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
AB
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. A very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire

noun

  1. A television system that transmits over cables

noun

  1. A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

noun

  1. A telegram sent abroad

noun

  1. Television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver

noun

  1. A nautical unit of depth

verb

  1. Send cables, wires, or telegrams

verb

  1. Fasten with a cable

    “Cable trees”

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Example Sentences

Cable trees

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Synonyms

linecablegramtelegraphwire

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