English
Noun
wire rope
- A strong cable consisting of twisted strands of wire, generally intended for supporting heavy loads.
Synonyms
cable
Usage notes
Although wire rope and one sense of cable are roughly synonymous, use of the term wire rope is generally restricted to applications such as hoisting and hauling, e.g. when the wire rope is used in elevators, cranes, funiculars, suspension bridges, or the like.
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