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KAYBL/ˈkeɪbl/

A cable is a thick wire for electricity, internet, or holding weight: a power cable, a cable car. Table is furniture. Wireless means no cable. Plug in the cable.

Meaning

A thick wire that carries electricity or signals.

Examples

• “The TV cable came loose at the back.”
• “The internet cable has come out of the wall.”
• “Do not trip over that cable.”

Good to know

a power/internet cable. Contrast: wireless. Mix-up: table.

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