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rope vs cable

cable vs rope

rope and cable both are nouns.

rope and cable both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rope Yes No Yes No
cable Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cable is a hyponym of rope; that is, cable is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rope:
  • rope: a strong line
  • cable: a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
rope (noun) cable (noun)
a strong line a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
street names for flunitrazepam a television system that transmits over cables
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
a telegram sent abroad
television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver
a nautical unit of depth
rope (verb) cable (verb)
fasten with a rope send cables, wires, or telegrams
catch with a lasso fasten with a cable
Difference between rope and cable

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