cable

Definition

  • noun: a thick, strong rope made of wires that are twisted together
  • noun: a strong rope especially of 10 inches (25 centimeters) or more in circumference
  • verb: to send a message by telegraph
  • verb: to fasten with or as if with a cable

Examples

  • a 'cable box' [=a box that sends television signals from a cable into the television]

  • Tourists packed the 'cable cars' on the hilly streets of San Francisco.

  • The skiers took a 'cable car' to the top of the mountain.

Movie quotes

  • (..) You have one message. - Hey, Sandra. but I totally forgot-- tomorrow night's my dad's birthday party But "the Sound of Music" is playing on cable right now. Hey, I'm back. Can you see me? I can't see you. No... No, I'm-- (..)
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