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Synonyms for cable

Grammar : Noun
Spell : key-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkeɪ bəl

Définition of cable

Origin :
  • c.1200, from Old North French cable, from Medieval Latin capulum "lasso, rope, halter for cattle," from Latin capere "to take, seize" (see capable). Technically, in nautical use, a rope 10 or more inches around; in non-nautical use, a rope of wire (not hemp or fiber). Given a new range of senses in 19c.: Meaning "message received by telegraphic cable" is from 1883 (short for cable message). Cable car is from 1879. Cable television first attested 1963; shortened form cable is from 1972.
  • noun chain
Example sentences :
  • "The cable would have handled that end of it, I guess," she said, succinctly.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • It was the only cable we used for the first twenty-four hours.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The following letter, received by the French cable, explains itself.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various
  • We brought the ship up with this cable, but not until she got it nearly to the better end.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The action was fought nearly at the distance of a cable's length from the enemy.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • The design of the cable was a subject of experiment by Professor Morse and others.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • Profiting by these aids, an improved type of cable was designed.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • The latter instruments were applied to the Sardinia, Malta, and Corfu cable.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • Was it possible to submerge the cable in the Atlantic, and would it be safe at the bottom?
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • Next summer a steamboat was fitted out for the purpose, and the cable was submerged.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro

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