cable in WordNet English dictionary

1. a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
   cable 
   
2. a television system that transmits over cables
   cable  cable television  cable system  cable television service 
   
3. a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
   cable  line  transmission line 
   
4. a telegram sent abroad
   cable  cablegram  overseas telegram 
   
5. television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver
   cable television  cable 
   
6. a nautical unit of depth
   cable  cable length  cable's length 
   

1. send cables, wires, or telegrams
   cable  telegraph  wire 
   
2. fasten with a cable
   "cable trees"
   cable