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A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles. An insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals. Contact or send a message to (someone) by cablegram. Provide (an area or community) with power lines or with the equipment necessary for cable television. Decorate (a structure) with rope-shaped moldings.