 
		
		Definition of cables:
		
		
		(n) :
		
		a strong, large-diameter 
wire or 
rope, or something resembling such a rope; an assembly of two or more wires which are used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more may be insulated
		
 
								
				"I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out."
			
			
	
		
		
		(v) :
		
		to send a telegram; to wrap wires to form a cable