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==Mechanical== |
==Mechanical== |
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* [[Nautical cable]], an assembly of three or more ropes woven against the weave of the ropes, rendering it virtually waterproof |
* [[Nautical cable]], an assembly of three or more ropes woven against the weave of the ropes, rendering it virtually waterproof |
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* [[Wire rope]], a type of rope |
* [[Wire rope]], a type of rope that consists of several strands of metal wire laid into a helix |
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** [[Arresting cable]], part of a system used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands |
** [[Arresting cable]], part of a system used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands |
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** [[Bowden cable]], a mechanical cable for transmitting |
** [[Bowden cable]], a mechanical cable for transmitting forces |
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** [[Flexible shaft]], the rotational analogue of Bowden cable; transmits torque |
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* [[Rope]] generally, especially a thick, heavy ("cable laid") variety |
* [[Rope]] generally, especially a thick, heavy ("cable laid") variety |
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** [[Submarine communications cable]], a cable laid on the sea bed to carry telecommunication signals between land-based stations |
** [[Submarine communications cable]], a cable laid on the sea bed to carry telecommunication signals between land-based stations |
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* [[Fiber-optic cable]], a cable containing one or more optical fibers |
* [[Fiber-optic cable]], a cable containing one or more optical fibers |
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* [[Networking cable]], used to connect network devices |
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* [[Telecommunications cable]], used for telecommunications in general |
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===Communication by cable=== |
===Communication by cable=== |
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* [[Cable television]], a system of providing television programs to consumers via electrical cables |
* [[Cable television]], a system of providing television programs to consumers via electrical cables |
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* [[Cablegram]], a telegram sent over a submarine telegraph cable |
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* [[Cable Internet access]], a form of broadband Internet access that uses the cable television infrastructure |
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* [[Cablegram]] (also known as a telegram or just a "cable"), a text message transmitted via electrical telegraph |
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** [[Diplomatic cable]], a confidential text message exchanged between a diplomatic mission and the foreign ministry of its parent country |
** [[Diplomatic cable]], a confidential text message exchanged between a diplomatic mission and the foreign ministry of its parent country |
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==Places== |
==Places== |
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* [[Cable Street]], London, UK |
* [[Cable Street]], London, UK |
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* [[Cable, Illinois]], an unincorporated community in Mercer County, Illinois |
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* [[Cable, Ohio]], an unincorporated community in Champaign County, Ohio |
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===United States=== |
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* [[Cable, Minnesota]], an unincorporated community in Sherburne County, Minnesota |
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* [[Cable, California]] |
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* [[Cable, Wisconsin]], a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin |
* [[Cable, Wisconsin]], a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin |
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* [[Cable (CDP), Wisconsin]], an unincorporated community within Cable, Wisconsin |
* [[Cable (CDP), Wisconsin]], an unincorporated community within Cable, Wisconsin |
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* [[Cable knitting]], a style of knitting in which textures of crossing layers are achieved by permuting stitches |
* [[Cable knitting]], a style of knitting in which textures of crossing layers are achieved by permuting stitches |
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* [[Cable length]], a unit of distance related to the nautical mile |
* [[Cable length]], a unit of distance related to the nautical mile |
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* [[Cable (character)]], a superhero in Marvel Comics |
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* [[Cable (comic book)|''Cable'' (comic book)]], several comics series featuring the Marvel character |
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⚫ | * [[USS Cable (ARS-19)|USS ''Cable'' (ARS-19)]], a US Navy rescue and salvage ship |
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⚫ | * [[USS Frank Cable (AS-40)|USS ''Frank Cable'' (AS-40)]], a US Navy submarine tender |
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* [[Cable knot]], in mathematics (knot theory) <!--"Cable" is used as a term for these knots in this field, hence the ambiguity--> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Cabal (disambiguation)]] |
* [[Cabal (disambiguation)]] |
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* [[Cabell]] |
* [[Cabell]] |
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* [[:Category:Wire and cable manufacturers]] |
* [[:Category:Wire and cable manufacturers]] |
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{{disambiguation|geo}} |
{{disambiguation|geo}} |
Cable may refer to: