The term 'kind of cable' can refer to four different types of cables: JUMPER (6 letters), Ethernet (8 letters), BASIC (5 letters) and Coaxial (7 letters). JUMPER cables are short cables used to connect two points on a circuit board. Ethernet cables are used to connect computers to each other or to the internet. BASIC cables are used to connect devices to a television or other audio/video device. Finally, coaxial cables are used to transmit radio frequency signals.