Etymology

Noun

1. A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
2. An assembly of two or more cable-laid ropes
3. An assembly of two or more wires, used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more and/or the whole may be insulated.
4. A heavy rope or chain of at least 10 inches thick, as used to moor or anchor a ship
5. (communications) A system for receiving television or Internet service over coaxial or fibreoptic cables

   I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out.

6. Short for cable television, broadcast over the above network, not by antenna
7. A telegram, notably when send by (submarine) telegraph cable
8. A unit of length
9. The currency pair British Pound against United States Dollar

Synonyms

• wire rope
• cord
• (telegram) cablegram
• (nautical unit) cable length

Verb

1. To provide with cable(s)
2. To fasten (as if) with cable(s)
3. To wrap wires to form a cable
4. To send a telegram by cable
5. To communicate by cable