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Synonyms & Similar Words
wire
cord
rope
string
twine
thread
fibre
filament
hawser
mooring
line
link
connector
conduit
pipe
tube
duct
channel
linkup
transmission
fibre-optic
coaxial
fibre
ligature
fastening
tie
bond
linkage
connection
fastener
clamp
grip
clamp
brace
stay
guy
shroud
halyard
sheet
tether
leash
chain
fetter
shackle
Meaning of Cable
The primary meaning of the word "cable" refers to a thick, strong rope or cord, typically made of wires or fibres, used for supporting, connecting, or transmitting something.
Definitions
- A thick, strong rope or cord, typically made of wires or fibres, used for supporting, connecting, or transmitting something
- * A system of wires or fibres used for transmitting telegraph or telephone messages, or for broadcasting television signals
- * A length of strong, flexible cord or wire used for fastening, lifting, or hauling objects
Etymology of Cable
The word "cable" originates from the Old French word "cable" or "cablure", which is derived from the Latin word "capulum", meaning "halter" or "noose"
Historically, the term "cable" was used to describe a type of rope or cord made from plant or animal fibres, and was later applied to wire ropes and electrical cables
Example Uses
- The ship was anchored to the seafloor with a sturdy cable
- * The internet connection was disrupted due to a problem with the fibre-optic cable
- * The mountain climber used a cable to secure herself to the rock face
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
fibreless
wireless
cordless
unconnected
disconnected
detached
separate
severed
cut
broken
fractured
ruptured
split
disconnected
unlinked
detached
isolated
solo
alone
unattached
freelance
independent