
cable
n 1: a telegram sent abroad [syn: {cablegram}, {overseas telegram}]
2: a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals
or electric power [syn: {line}, {transmission line}]
3: a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
4: a nautical unit of depth [syn: {cable length}, {cable's
length}]
5: television that is transmitted over cable directly to the
receiver [syn: {cable television}]
6: a television system transmitted over cables [syn: {cable
television}, {cable system}, {cable television service}]
v 1: send cables, wires, or telegrams [syn: {telegraph}, {wire}]
2: fasten with a cable; "cable trees"
Source: WordNet® 2.0