Synonyms for

Cable

Verb / ˈkeɪbʌl / Another word for cable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a strong, thick rope made of wires or cords that are twisted together, used for supporting bridges, holding up ships, or carrying electricity or telephone signals

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

line conductor lead strand

Informal

wire cord rope

Literary

tendril ligament

Antonyms

wire thread string cord rope

Common collocations

  • power cable
  • network cable
  • USB cable
  • cable car
  • cable television
  • cable management
  • cable tie
  • cable news

Word family

noun cable
verb cable

Usage note

The word 'cable' most commonly refers to a thick, strong rope or a bundle of wires used for transmitting electricity or data. It can also refer to a system of broadcasting like cable television.

Example sentences

  1. I plugged the cable into the computer and the printer.
  2. The cable car took us to the top of the mountain.
  3. The ships cable was strong enough to hold it in place during the storm.
  4. The internet cable is broken so we cant connect to the network.
  5. We used a cable tie to attach the banner to the fence.

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