cable · n
cable (WIRE)
B2 a set of wires, covered by plastic, that carries electricity, telephone signals, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The road had been dug up in order to lay cables. (40.3)
overhead power cables (54.8)
cable (TELEVISION/TELEPHONE)
B1 the system of sending signals carrying information for television, telephone, or Internet along wires
Dictionary examples:
My grandma thinks cable TV is magic signals sent by friendly aliens. (0.0)
I got a job at the cable company. Now I'm everyone's best friend! (0.0)
My dad thinks unplugging the cable will fix any computer problem. (0.0)
This channel is only available on cable. (35.6)
a cable modem (54.4)
cable TV/television (54.8)