in Heraldry, a term applied to a cross formed of the two ends of a ship's cable; sometimes also to a cross covered over with rounds of rope; more properly called a cross carded.

CABLE Flute, in Architecture, such flutes as are filled up with pieces in the form of a cable.

CAPO DE ISTRIA, the capital town of the province of Istria, in the territory of Venice; and the see of a bishop. It is seated on a small island in the gulf of Venice, and is joined to the main land by draw-bridges.

E. Long. 14° 22'. N. Lat. 45° 49'.