câble

Definitions of câble
  1. noun
    a television system that transmits over cables
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    type of:
    télévision
    a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points
  2. noun
    ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
    synonyms: fil de fer
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    fil de fer barbelé
    strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage
    type of:
    ligament
    any connection or unifying bond
  3. noun
    a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
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    types:
    cable
    a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
    fil téléphonique
    the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals
    type of:
    conducteur électrique, corps conducteur
    a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
  4. noun
    television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver
    synonyms: télévision par cable
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    type of:
    télé, télévision
    broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
  5. noun
    a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
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    type of:
    conducteur électrique, corps conducteur
    a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
  6. noun
    a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
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    type of:
    corde
    a strong line
  7. noun
    a telegram sent abroad
    synonyms: câblogramme
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    type of:
    télégramme
    a message transmitted by telegraph
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