Noun

Singular cable

Plural cables

cable (plural cables)

  1. A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
  2. An assembly of two or more cable-laid ropes
  3. An assembly of two or more wires, used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more and/or the whole may be insulated.
  4. (nautical) A heavy rope or chain of at least 10 inches thick, as used to moor or anchor a ship
  5. (communications) A system for receiving television or Internet service over coaxial or fibreoptic cables
    I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out.
  6. Short for cable television, broadcast over the above network, not by antenna
  7. A telegram, notably when send by (submarine) telegraph cable
  8. (nautical) A unit of length
  9. (finance) The currency pair British Pound against United States Dollar

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • (nautical rope) hawser (thinner)

Derived terms

Related terms

  • cablet

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Tue Sep 29 23:13:30 2009

A cable is two or more wires or ropes running side by side and bonded, twisted or braided together to form a single assembly. In mechanics, cables are used for lifting and hauling; in electricity they are used to carry electrical currents. An optical cable contains one or more optical fibers in a protective jacket that supports the fibers. Mechanical cable is more specifically called wire rope.

History

Ropes made of multiple strands of natural fibers such as hemp, sisal, manila, and cotton have been used for millennia for hoisting and hauling. By the 19th century, deepening of mines and construction of large ships increased demand for stronger cables. Invention of improved steelmaking techniques made high quality steel available at lower cost, and so wire ropes became common in mining and other industrial applications. By the middle of the 19th century, manufacture of large submarine telegraph cables was done using machiners similar to that used for manufacture of mechanical cables.

In the 19th century and early 20th century, electrical cable was often insulated using cloth, rubber and paper. Plastic materials are generally used today, except for high reliability power cables.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Tue Sep 8 15:04:48 2009

How to get cable without drilling a hole?
Q. My parents wont give me cable in my room because they claim they have to drill a whole through the ceiling? I live on a raised ranch, if that helps. is there any way to get cable without driling? I have a tv in my room. and i want cable! My parents would get it, if they didnt have to "drill" * i meant to put this in home in garden, idk if it belongs in DIY, Sorry!
Asked by xoxoxo - Sat Dec 20 19:34:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you have duct work it can be run through that
Answered by T C - Sat Dec 20 20:07:54 2008

What cable and software i need for recording music with my guitar?
Q. I want to record and edit my guitar music, but i dont know what cable and what software is the best to use! Help please! :)
Asked by Oeystein S - Sun Feb 22 07:22:06 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I just started to record as well and i needed a few things. First, i bought a music program that will allow for editing/recording of music. It's called Sony Acid Music Studio and i bought it for around.. 40 bucks at Best Buy. Next, to get your guitar inputed into your computer, you have to buy a preamp, which is essential a place to plug the guitar in and then it will transfer into a USB cable. I bought the M-Audio fast Track Pro for 200 bucks (pricey, yes but good quality) also at Best Buy. There are tons of preamps and guitar recording software you just have to look around for your price range.
Answered by Jim H - Sun Feb 22 20:21:31 2009

What cable should I use to replace a ruined one on a power tool?
Q. The ruined cable reads 16AWGX2C. I bought one to replace it that reads 16AWGX3C (13 amps). I guess the 16 is gauge, but what does the 2C and 3C part mean? Hi. The question about coding is not uncertainty of the concept and I really doubt anyone on the internet genuinely cares about my safety. The simple answer is the best. It's appreciated, thanks.
Asked by Eric - Mon Oct 27 14:00:56 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I believe the 2C means two wires inside (one live, one return), while 3C means three wires inside (one live, one return, one ground). You'll see the difference when you cut the one off your tool. If it's just the plug end, you can probably figure it out for yourself, but if it's the connection inside the power tool, I wouldn't suggest trying to change it yourself if you aren't even sure about what cable to use.
Answered by Ginny - Mon Oct 27 14:06:49 2008

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