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    ca·ble
    /ˈkāb(ə)l/

    noun

    • 1. a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles: "steel cables held the convoy together" Similar ropecordlineguy
    • 2. an insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals: "an underground cable" Similar wireleadcordpower line

    verb

    • 1. contact or send a message to (someone) by cablegram: "he cabled her to cancel all arrangements"
    • 2. provide (an area or community) with power lines or with the equipment necessary for cable television: "nearly all urban areas are cabled, so viewers can choose from up to 20 channels"

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