Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cable drum

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.97 in modern English

Syllables
ca-ble -drum
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cable reel, on which (electrical) cable is wound for transport and ultimate use.

noun

A driven cylindrical winding drum around which a steel cable is wound, used for haulage on inclines, ski lifts etc.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

cable drums (plural)

Questions

What does cable drum mean?
A cable reel, on which (electrical) cable is wound for transport and ultimate use.

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