Thick, strong rope (5)

I believe the answer is:

cable

(Other definitions for cable that I've seen before include "Strong suspension bridge made of wire" , "Communication - wire - 200 yards in length" , "Conductor for transmitting electric power" , "Strong rope made of twisted strands of hemp, nylon or steel wire" , "Strong line" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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