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

  • (..) -Don't leave! -You're going to be fine! Wait for me here! -Hold him down. Hold him down. -Don't leave! Got to break the cables, Daniel! Get me a hammer! Get me a hammer! Here you go. Get back! -Michael! (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood