# cabling

/kˈeɪblɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cabling
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

wires and cables put in a building to carry electricity or signals. You use this word for internet, phone, and power lines inside walls.

For teachers: a system of cables installed to carry power or data within a building or area. Often covers both the wires themselves and the work of fitting them.

## Examples

- The new house needs better cabling for the internet.
- The electrician checks the office cabling before the computers arrive.
- After the fire, engineers replaced the damaged cabling throughout the historic theatre without disturbing its original plasterwork.

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