cable
//ˈkeɪbəl//
Noun
cablesPlural
1
A thick, strong rope made of twisted strands of metal wire, fiber, or other material.
The bridge is supported by thick steel cables.
2
An insulated wire or bundle of wires used for transmitting electricity or telecommunications signals.
The technician connected the cable to the modem.
3
A telegram or cablegram sent by telegraph.
He sent a cable to his family announcing his safe arrival.
4
Cable television; a system of television broadcasting via coaxial or fiber-optic cables.
We don't have cable, so we only watch streaming services.
Verb
1
To send a telegram or message to someone.
He cabled his family to let them know he had arrived safely.
2
To fasten or provide with a cable or cables.
The workers cabled the bridge to make it stronger.