Cable is a thick rope of twisted hemp or wire, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity.
In modern usage, cable can refer to:
1. Cable television - a system of delivering television programming to consumers via radio frequency signals transmitted through coaxial cables
2. Power cable - an electrical cable used to transmit electrical power
3. Fiber optic cable - a cable containing one or more optical fibers that are used to carry light
4. Cable car - a type of aerial lift supported and propelled by cables
5. Cable knitting - a style of knitting in which textures of crossing layers are achieved