n 1: a telegram sent abroad [syn: cablegram, overseas telegram]
2: a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals
or electric power [syn: line, transmission line]
3: a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
4: a nautical unit of depth [syn: cable length, {cable's
length}]
5: television that is transmitted over cable directly to the
receiver [syn: cable television]
6: a television system transmitted over cables [syn: {cable
television}, cable system, cable television service]
v 1: send cables, wires, or telegrams [syn: telegraph, wire]
2: fasten with a cable; "cable trees"