O cabo
Example: O cabo de energia estava danificado e precisava ser trocado.
Definition
"O cabo" in engineering refers to a thick, strong rope or wire made of metal or synthetic fibers, used to support, lift, or transmit electrical power or signals. For example, an electrical cable that carries current or a load-bearing cable in construction.
Etymology
The term "o cabo" comes from the Latin word 'capulum,' meaning handle or rope. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean a cable or rope, especially in technical contexts like engineering, where it denotes something designed for strength and durability.
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