1. (

• cable ,
• cablegram ,
• overseas_telegram

) a telegram sent abroad ;

2. (

• cable ,
• line ,
• transmission_line

) a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power ;

3. (

• cable

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

4. (

• cable ,
• cable_length ,
• cable's_length

) a nautical unit of depth ;

5. (

• cable_television ,
• cable ,

) television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver ;

6. (

• cable ,
• cable_television ,
• cable_system ,
• cable_television_service

) a television system that transmits over cables ;

1. (

• cable ,
• telegraph ,
• wire

) send cables, wires, or telegrams ;

2. (

• cable

) fasten with a cable; "cable trees" ;