# cable drum

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A cable reel, on which (electrical) cable is wound for transport and ultimate use.
2. A driven cylindrical winding drum around which a steel cable is wound, used for haulage on inclines, ski lifts etc.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cable-drum