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CABLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Cables.

Cables - as a noun

A telegram sent abroad

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cablegramoverseas telegram

A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linetransmission line
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conductor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rope
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A nautical unit of depth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cable's lengthcable length

Television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cable television

A television system that transmits over cables

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cable systemcable televisioncable television service

Cables - as a verb

Send cables, wires, or telegrams

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
telegraphwire

Fasten with a cable

Example: "Cable trees"

Example Sentences

"The cables were neatly organized in a drawer."
"I need to buy some new HDMI cables for my television."
"The construction workers dug trenches for the electrical cables."
"The submarine communications cables spanned across the ocean floor."
"She tripped over the tangled cables and fell."
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Word Game Points

Is CABLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cables is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CABLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CABLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cables is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CABLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is CABLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cables is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CABLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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