Vocabulary Entry

cable

|noun • verb

noun

A thick, strong rope or a wire used for transmitting power or signals.

Example Sentences

"The electrician ran a heavy duty cable to power the new appliance."

"We used a cable to connect the speakers to the sound system."

"He secured the boat with a durable cable to prevent it from drifting away."

verb

Example Sentences

"I need to cable the report to the office before noon."

"The company decided to cable their update instead of sending a courier."

"He will cable the details of the event to all participants."