El cable
Example: El cable elèctric connecta la casa amb la central energètica.
Definition
"El cable" refers to a strong, flexible strand or bundle of insulated wires used to conduct electricity or transmit signals, commonly used in engineering to connect electrical devices, such as in the example where the electric cable connects the house to the power station.
Etymology
The word "el cable" comes from the French term 'câble,' which itself originates from the Latin 'capulum,' meaning a rope or halter. Did you know that the transition from rope to electrical wire happened as technology evolved, turning "el cable" into a fundamental term in engineering for conducting electricity or data?
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"El cable" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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