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29 Nov 2022
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What is the difference between cable and cord and wire and line ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between cable and cord and wire and line ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
I would like to know their differences especially when they are collocated with words like electric, communication and power. For example, power cord, power cable and power line, which is better? Thanks!
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wire is metallic thread, and cords are usually for mechanical stuff rather than electrical
Though I believe they are synonymous
If you’re using this in a casual conversation people will most likely understand what you mean anyway
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