cable

Noun

• a television system that transmits over cables

• television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver

• a nautical unit of depth

• a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire

• a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

• a telegram sent abroad

Verb

• fasten with a cable
  • cable trees
    

• send cables, wires, or telegrams

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  cable television , cable system , cable television service , cable length , cable's length , line , transmission line , cablegram , overseas telegram , telegraph , wire