1. railway
noun. ['ˈreɪlˌweɪ'] a line of track providing a runway for wheels.
Synonyms
- narrow gauge
- siding
- broad gauge
- sidetrack
- rail
- gantlet
- rail line
- tie
- turnout
- railroad track
- railroad siding
- rails
- railroad
- crosstie
- switch
- runway
- standard gauge
- track
- railway line
- railroad tie
- line
Antonyms
- walk
- ignoble
- decreased
- lowered
Etymology
- rail (English)
- hrægl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- way (English)
- weg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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2. railway
noun. ['ˈreɪlˌweɪ'] line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight.
Synonyms
- rail
- elevated
- overhead railway
- elevated railroad
- railway system
- tube
- rack railway
- funicular railway
- railroad line
- cog railway
- el
- elevated railway
- underground
- railroad
- scenic railway
- subway system
- monorail
- funicular
- metro
- railway line
- cable railway
- line
Antonyms
- anode
- overt
- overhead
- surface
Etymology
- rail (English)
- hrægl (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- way (English)
- weg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. cable
noun. ['ˈkeɪbəl'] a telegram sent abroad.
Synonyms
- telegram
- overseas telegram
- wire
Antonyms
- unstaple
- unbar
- unzip
- unchain
4. cable
noun. ['ˈkeɪbəl'] a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire.
Synonyms
- ground cable
- rope
Antonyms
- inactivity
- natural object
- curve
5. cable
noun. ['ˈkeɪbəl'] a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power.
Synonyms
- cable television
- coaxial cable
- coax cable
- fiber optic cable
- fibre optic cable
- conductor
- transmission line
- telephone system
- line
- electrical cable
- power line
- cable television service
- cable system
- phone system
- printer cable
- coax
Antonyms
- dissuade
- unwire
- untie
- unlock
6. cable
verb. ['ˈkeɪbəl'] send cables, wires, or telegrams.
Synonyms
- wire
- telecommunicate
Antonyms
- break
- weaken
- unsound
7. cable
noun. ['ˈkeɪbəl'] a television system that transmits over cables.
Synonyms
- transmission line
- line
- cable television service
- cable system
- television system
- television
Antonyms
- uncover
- nonconformity
- noncompliance
- empty
8. cable
noun. ['ˈkeɪbəl'] a nautical unit of depth.
Synonyms
- cable's length
- linear unit
- cable length
Antonyms
- uncork
- vulnerable
- insecure
- dangerous
9. cable
noun. ['ˈkeɪbəl'] television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver.
Synonyms
- telecasting
- TV
- television
- video
Antonyms
- unhook
- unbelt
- unbuckle
- unbutton
10. cable
verb. ['ˈkeɪbəl'] fasten with a cable.
Synonyms
- fix
- fasten
Antonyms
- unfixed
- worsen
- winterize
Example sentences of the word cable-railway
1. Noun Phrase
You can also descend into an old slate cavern on the steepest mining cable railway in Europe, visit a historic woolen mill and stroll around the curiously charming town of Portmeirion.