cable Definition

cable
noun

1. A strong wire cord or rope used for supporting loads, lifting, hauling, towing, etc.
2. Two or more electrical wires bound together but separated from each other by insulating material, and covered by a protective outer sheath, used to carry electricity, telephone messages, television signals, etc.
3. naut.
A measure of length or depth, about 600 ft (200 m).
4. A telegram sent by cable.

Form: cablegram (also)
5. A pattern in knitting that looks like twisted cable.

Form: cable stitch (also)
6. Short for cable television.

verb cabled, cabling

1. To tie up or provide with a cable or cables.
tr & intr
2. To send a cable, or send (a message) to someone by cable.
3. To provide with cable television.

Etymology: 13c: ultimately from Latin capulum halter.