Cable vs. Network
Cablenoun
(material) A long object used to make a physical connection.
Cablenoun
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
Cablenoun
An assembly of two or more cable-laid ropes.
Cablenoun
An assembly of two or more wires, used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more and/or the whole may be insulated.
Cablenoun
(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
Cablenoun
(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.
Cablenoun
Short for cable television, broadcast over the above network, not by antenna.
Cablenoun
A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable.
Cablenoun
(nautical) A unit of length equal to one tenth of a nautical mile.
Cablenoun
100 fathoms, 600 imperial feet, approximately 185 m.
Cablenoun
(finance) The currency pair British Pound against United States Dollar.
Cablenoun
(architecture) A moulding, shaft of a column, or any other member of convex, rounded section, made to resemble the spiral twist of a rope.
Cableverb
(transitive) To provide with cable(s)
Cableverb
(transitive) To fasten (as if) with cable(s)
Cableverb
(transitive) To wrap wires to form a cable
Cableverb
(transitive) To send a telegram by cable
Cableverb
(intransitive) To communicate by cable
Cableverb
To ornament with cabling.
Cablenoun
A large, strong rope or chain, of considerable length, used to retain a vessel at anchor, and for other purposes. It is made of hemp, of steel wire, or of iron links.
Cablenoun
A rope of steel wire, or copper wire, usually covered with some protecting or insulating substance; as, the cable of a suspension bridge; a telegraphic cable.
Cablenoun
A molding, shaft of a column, or any other member of convex, rounded section, made to resemble the spiral twist of a rope; - called also cable molding.
Cableverb
To fasten with a cable.
Cableverb
To ornament with cabling. See Cabling.
Cableverb
To telegraph by a submarine cable
Cablenoun
a telegram sent abroad
Cablenoun
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
Cablenoun
a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
Cablenoun
a nautical unit of depth
Cablenoun
television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver
Cablenoun
a television system transmitted over cables
Cableverb
send cables, wires, or telegrams
Cableverb
fasten with a cable;
Networknoun
A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.
Networknoun
Any interconnected group or system
Networknoun
A directory of people maintained for their advancement
Networknoun
(broadcasting) A group of affiliated television stations that broadcast common programs from a parent company.
Networknoun
Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information
Networkverb
(intransitive) To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
Networkverb
(transitive) To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.
Networkverb
(transitive) To interconnect a group or system.
Networkverb
To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.
Networknoun
A fabric of threads, cords, or wires crossing each other at certain intervals, and knotted or secured at the crossings, thus leaving spaces or meshes between them.
Networknoun
Any system of lines or channels interlacing or crossing like the fabric of a net; as, a network of veins; a network of railroads.
Networknoun
A system of computers linked together by communications channels allowing the exchange of data between the linked computers.
Networknoun
A group of transmitting stations connected by communications channels that permit the same program to be broadcast simultaneously from multiple stations over a very wide area; as, the CBS television network;
Networknoun
Any arrangement of electrical devices or elements connected together by conducting wires; as, a power transmission network.
Networknoun
A group of buildings connected by means of transportation and communication between them, and controlled by a central organization for a common purpose; as, a book distribution network.
Networkverb
To take steps to make and cultivate the acquaintance of people who can be helpful to oneself, especially in finding new employment, advancing to a higher position in one's occupation, or exchanging information.
Networkverb
To connect together into a network; as, to network computers; to network the printer with computers.
Networknoun
an interconnected system of things or people;
Networknoun
(broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs;
Networknoun
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
Networknoun
a system of intersecting lines or channels;
Networknoun
(electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
Networkverb
communicate with and within a group;
