cable

ˈkeɪb(ə)l

noun

a thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles.

steel cables held the convoy together

rope,cord,line,guy,piece of cordage,wire,chain,hawser,stay,bridle,topping lift,choker

verb

send a message to (someone) by cablegram.

he cabled her to cancel all arrangements