il cavo
cable · hollow
Filo o corda fatta di metallo o altro materiale usata per trasmettere energia, dati o per sostenere qualcosa.
Definition & meaning
The word cavo has two primary meanings depending on its grammatical use:
- As a noun (masculine): It refers to a cable, wire, or rope used for electrical transmission, telecommunications, or mechanical support. It can also refer to a channel or a canal used for water irrigation.
- As an adjective: It describes something that is hollow, concave, or sunken. It indicates an object that has an empty space inside or a surface that curves inward.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: As a noun, it is a masculine singular noun (plural: cavi). As an adjective, it is an adjective that changes according to gender and number (cava for feminine singular, cavi for masculine plural, cave for feminine plural).
- Word origin: The adjective derives from the Latin cavus, meaning hollow. The noun meaning "cable" derives from the Latin capulum, meaning rope or halter, relating to the idea of holding or binding.
Synonyms & antonyms
As a noun (cable):
As an adjective (hollow):
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Examples
Ho collegato il computer con un cavo lungo.noun
I connected the computer with a long cable.
Abbiamo trovato dei pali cavi nel giardino.adjective
We found some hollow poles in the garden.
Il muro è cavo dentro e vogliamo riempirlo di cemento.adjective
The wall is hollow inside and we want to fill it with cement.
I cavi del telefono sono sotto la scrivania.noun
The telephone cables are under the desk.
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