cable
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cables · cabling · cabled
Sense 1
A long object used to make a physical connection. — A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A long object used to make a physical connection. — An assembly of two or more cable-laid ropes.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To provide (something) with cable(s).
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To fasten (something) (as if) with cable(s).
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cable” mean?
A long object used to make a physical connection. — A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
Is “cable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.