sable
an Old World weasellike mammal, Mustela zibellina, of cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific Islands, valued for its dark brown fur.
a marten, especially Mustela americana.
the fur of the sable.
the color black, often being one of the heraldic colors.
sables, mourning garments.
Origin of sable
1Other definitions for Sable (2 of 2)
Cape Sable,
a cape on a small island at the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia, Canada: known for its lighthouse.
a cape at the southern tip of Florida.
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How to use sable in a sentence
Bad luck seemed to follow her, and she had reached a point off Cape sable before she made a prize.
The Naval History of the United States | Willis J. Abbot.Shortly after daylight the low coast was made out, the dangerous rocks passed, and Cape sable well on our quarter.
Bowdoin Boys in Labrador | Jonathan Prince Cilley, Jr."We want to go just south of Cape sable," said he, placing his pencil point on that part of the chart.
Outward Bound | Oliver OpticWe can run up within ten or fifteen miles of Cape sable, give them one of the boats, and let them go on shore.
Outward Bound | Oliver OpticThe active pursuit of fishing as an industry may be dated as beginning about 1700, for then began voyages beyond Cape sable.
British Dictionary definitions for sable (1 of 2)
/ (ˈseɪbəl) /
a marten, Martes zibellina, of N Asian forests, with dark brown luxuriant fur: Related adjective: zibeline
the highly valued fur of this animal
(as modifier): a sable coat
American sable the brown, slightly less valuable fur of the American marten, Martes americana
the colour of sable fur: a dark brown to yellowish-brown colour
of the colour of sable fur
black; dark; gloomy
(usually postpositive) heraldry of the colour black
Origin of sable
1British Dictionary definitions for Sable (2 of 2)
/ (ˈseɪbəl) /
a cape at the S tip of Florida: the southernmost point of continental US
the southernmost point of Nova Scotia, Canada
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