noun
plural cables
a thick, strong rope made of wires that are twisted together [count]
[count] :a wire that moves a part in a machine
a group of wires, glass fibers, etc., covered in plastic or rubber and used to carry electricity or electrical signals [count]
[count] :a message sent by telegraph :telegram
[noncount] :cable television
verb
cables; cabled; cabling
to send a message by telegraph :telegraph [+ obj]