armored cable

noun

1. electric cable covered by a protective metallic wrapping.

Word History and Origins

Origin of armored cable¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The Japanese addressed this problem when they built a full-ocean-depth ROV by giving it a massively armored cable.

From Scientific American

When it is deployed, the first thing that goes in the water is a grey cylindrical object called the depressor that is connected via an armored cable to the ship.

From Scientific American

Conduit or armored cable not properly grounded—— 4.

From Project Gutenberg

An armored cable ran from it to a heavy wall switch having two blades and a sizable wooden handle.

From Project Gutenberg

Such as the armored cable within the walls of a wooden house.

From Project Gutenberg