Note 1 to entry: Equal lay cable: all layers have a common length of lay the direction of which is reversed in successive layers.

Note 2 to entry: Parallel core cable: cable constructed with one or more cores of parallel-laid wires surrounded by one layer of helically laid wires.

Note 3 to entry: Unidirectional cable: all layers have a common direction of lay, with increase in length of lay for each successive layer.

Note 4 to entry: Unilay cable: all layers have a common length and direction of lay.