굵은 전선 또는 밧줄.
An insulated wire or wires having a protective casing, used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals, OR a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction or mooring.
예문:
"The construction crew used heavy steel cables to lift the massive concrete beams into place."
"Fiber optic cables laid beneath the ocean floor carry the vast majority of international internet traffic."
"Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the wall socket before turning on the appliance."
케이블 텔레비전 방송 또는 서비스.
A system by which television programs are transmitted to subscribers' sets through coaxial or fiber optic cables, or the service itself.
예문:
"Many households are cutting the cord and switching from traditional cable subscriptions to streaming services."
"Our new apartment complex includes basic cable service as part of the monthly rent."
해저 전신을 이용한 국제 전보.
A message sent by submarine telegraph cable, historically used for international communication; a cablegram.
예문:
"The general received an urgent cable from headquarters detailing the new deployment orders."
"Due to the high cost, people only sent a cable when the message was extremely important or time-sensitive."
국제 전보를 치거나 전보로 송금하다.
To send a message or money to someone, especially overseas, by submarine cable or telegraph.
예문:
"We decided to cable the good news to our relatives abroad rather than waiting for a letter."
"The bank manager cabled the funds immediately after receiving the transfer request."
"If the negotiations fail, you must cable back immediately so we can prepare a contingency plan."
해상 거리 단위 또는 닻줄.
A unit of nautical distance, typically 1/10th of a nautical mile (about 185 to 220 meters), or the chain or rope used to anchor a ship.
예문:
"The ship dropped anchor, letting out several cables of chain before the captain was satisfied with the hold."
"Visibility was poor, and the lighthouse was only a few cables away when the fog horn sounded."